The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has  said it is seriously disturbed by charges leveled against 100m Hurdler; Tobi Amusan,  by World Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) concerning missed doping tests.

Tobi Amusan, the 2021 world champion and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, is in trouble for allegedly missing three out of competition dope tests in a 12 months period. She will appear before a three-man arbitration panel to clear her name before the Budapest 2023 World Championships in August.

AFN President, Tonobok Okowa, yesterday, described the situation as ‘sad,’ but added that Amusan is not out of the Budapest 2023 World Championships yet.

“I have not been myself since the news broke out last night, I don’t think she is out of the World Championships yet. It will depend on what happens at the arbitration panel. Our prayer now is for the AIU to give Tobi fast hearing. If she is cleared before the World Championships, then she can compete for us. But I am really worried.”

Technical Director of the AFN, Samuel Onikeku, also said that he hopes Amusan is cleared of the doping violation charges filed against her by the AIU.

“I hope she comes out of it, but there is nothing we (AFN) can do,” Onikeku stated.