AFN Clears Air on Nse Uko's Whereabout Violation
AFN Clears Air on Nse Uko’s Whereabouts Violation The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has formally responded to public reactions surrounding the recent two-year ban imposed on Imaobong Nse Uko by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics for anti-doping violations. Nse Uko was sanctioned for three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period, a breach of anti-doping regulations. The AFN has, however, clarified that the responsibility for whereabouts filing lies solely with the athlete. “Elite athletes are required to submit accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information quarterly. This includes their home address, email, phone number, overnight accommodation details, and daily activity schedules such as training and school locations with timeframes,” the Federation stated. According to the AFN, Nse Uko’s failure to fulfill this obligation led to the sanction, which will run until July 2026. “Providing whereabouts is not only a rule, it’s a right for clean...