Sports

Nigerian Star Ese Brume Denies Receiving $30,000 From National Sports Commission After Accident

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedSeptember 24, 2025

Nigerian long jump queen, Ese Brume, has debunked claims circulating online that she received $30,000 from the National Sports Commission (NSC) following her near-fatal car accident in the United States last year.

The false report, which gained traction on social media, was promoted by TeamNigeriaUK3, a popular Instagram page that tracks Nigerian athletes abroad.

In a post credited to sports analyst Tope Ashaolu, the page alleged that the NSC had intervened with financial support after Brume’s crash.

Brume wasted no time setting the record straight. Taking to her Instagram story, the 29-year-old athlete dismissed the claim as untrue and misleading.

“Just to be clear, NSC did not give me any $30,000. Please get your facts straight. Thanks,” she wrote, tagging the account directly.

The decorated jumper, who has been one of Nigeria’s most consistent medalists for over a decade, had survived a harrowing accident in 2024 when her vehicle nearly plunged off a bridge in the U.S.

The incident left her physically hurt and emotionally shaken, forcing her to cut short her season.

The accident came at a critical time in her career, raising doubts about whether she could return to top form ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Despite her struggles, Brume pushed herself to compete, though she finished 10th in her qualifying group and 19th overall far below her usual podium standards.

Her coach, Kayode Yaya, later revealed that he had advised her to skip the competition for the sake of her health and recovery.

“I told her she had nothing to prove, but she said she needed to clear the fear out of her mind and get back into the game. It was more about her mental recovery than performance,” Yaya told Brilla FM.

Yaya praised her decision to show up despite the odds, describing it as a courageous step in her rehabilitation journey.

“After such a traumatic accident, just returning to the track was a victory in itself,” he added.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.