'Your kind is rare and exceptional' - Ese Brume's coach Yaya Kayode pens heartfelt message on her 27th birthday

'Your kind is rare and exceptional' - Ese Brume's coach Yaya Kayode pens heartfelt message on her 27th birthday

Funmilayo Fameso 17:59 - 20.01.2024

Ese Brume's coach Kayode Yaya had the best words for the Nigerian long jump queen as she celebrated her birthday.

Ese Brume's coach, Kayode Yaya couldn't help but heap praises on his star as she celebrated her 27th birthday.

Coach Kayode discovered the long jump queen as a grassroots talent and has been her mentor and guardian since then, with both now being recognised as one of the world's best at what they do.

Ese Brume and Coach Kayode Yaya

They've won numerous medals from junior to senior level, including Brume becoming multiple medallist at the World Championships and Olympics.

Ese Brume and Coach Kayode Yaya at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Brume is the Nigerian and African record holder in the long jump event, and stands as one of the medal contenders at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Their relationship isn't just a coach-athlete one but rather a father-daughter connection.

Coach Kayode and Ese Brume

Coach Kayode penned a heartfelt, emotional message on his Facebook page to appreciate his protege, sharing pictures and videos of their beautiful time.

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