National champion, Godfirst Samson is doubtful of competing at this year’s Africa Zone III Karate Championship following the decision of the continental body stripping Lagos of the hosting rights.
Godfirst, a national champion in the -55kg women’s category expressed concerns that the Nigeria Federation will be able to meet up with the financial obligation to airlift 23 Karatekas to  Côte d’Ivoire.
The regional championship tagged UFAK Africa Zone III Karate championships is for Cadet, Junior and Senior athletes, it is also the 18th edition of the competition.