By David Kabiyesi
The Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has completely ruled out the trio of Godson Brume, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Favour Ofili from the 2023 World Championship in Budapest after their no-show at the National Trials in Benin City.
The trio failed to show up in Benin City despite AFN warning that any athletes who failed to attend National Trial should consider themselves out of World Championship in Budapest.
“We are very strict about it,” the official said. “This is not the first time Godson Brume is doing this. How can he miss his flight four times? We were told his school keeps paying money to renew the flight, yet he missed the opportunity. That shows his level of unseriousness.
“It was the same attitude during the Commonwealth Games. We will hold a meeting later, but I am afraid he is out of our team to the World Championships.”
Coming in his brother’s defense, World Championships silver medalist, Ese Brume, exonerated Godson, saying that he had issues flying down to Nigeria from Washington.
“He got to Washington, but could not fly to Nigeria due to some issues. He didn’t miss his flight four times. He has been communicating with AFN and I just pray they will have reason to allow him.
“He had problems getting across to me, while I was on my way to Sweden for the Diamond League. I have booked another ticket for him and he is airborne to Nigeria to get his visa for World Championships,” Ese stated.
