Chioma Ubogagu: Tottenham Women forward charged with anti-doping violation and accepts nine-month suspension | Football News

Tottenham Women forward Chioma Ubogagu has been charged with an anti-doping violation and been handed a nine-month suspension.

A club statement read: “Chioma was prescribed two forms of medication in the United States from a personal doctor to treat acne before signing for the Club.

“The 29-year-old continued to take the medication to treat her skin condition after she arrived without the knowledge that the medication was prohibited.

“In November 2021, Chioma requested a repeat prescription from the Club doctor who alerted the relevant bodies; the FA and UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) about the use of a banned substance.

“The FA accepts that Chioma did not take the medication, spironolactone, with a view to intentionally securing an illegal advantage.

“Both the Club and Chioma fully cooperated with the FA and UKAD during the disciplinary process and Chioma has been unavailable for selection since the provisional suspension was imposed in January.”

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