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Emmanuel Bamidele, the NCAA champion, provides the go-ahead for the World Championships

Following his race in the Stockholm Diamond League, Emmanuel Bamidele hinted at competing in the World Championships in Budapest. But for which country will he compete? Men's 400m sensation Emmanuel Bamidele has confirmed his participation in the World Championships in Budapest. This year, the 23-year-old has been the topic of online debate about which country's colours he would finally choose to wear globally.Bamidele is at a crossroads after his move of allegiance to Bahrain in 2018 did not go as anticipated, with his last competition in Nigeria being the 2018 Commonwealth Games Trials. If he picks Nigeria, it implies that any unresolved concerns between the AFN and Bamidele have been handled, and he is now ready to put smiles on the faces of Nigerian athletics fans. And if he does end up competing for Nigeria in Budapest, he will be an excellent addition to the team as a medal contender.The greatest impact, though, will be on the men's 4x400m relay team, which is still attempting to qualify for the World Championships, and his inclusion will not only increase the team's rating to qualify, but will also make them medal contenders. Bamidele has solid arguments, whether in Nigeria or Bahrain, and everyone should support him.