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Ikeja Games:10-year-old Chess player headlines event
Joel Ajayi
As action continues at the Ikeja Games organized by The Member Representing Ikeja Federal Constituency Honorable Abiodun James Faleke in conjunction with the National Institute for sports, a 10 year old Chess player Emmanuel Adejorin stole the limelight in the Chess event where he defeated older players with his mastery of the game.
The 10 year old student of GraceBrook Secondary school displayed a great knowledge of the game which has many people tipping him to become another future champion like the 12 year old prodigy Tanitoluwa Adewumi who rose to stardom at the age of 8 years. Adejorin may be blazing the trail of Tanitoluwa who has become a sensation in Chess due to his unprecedented skills.
Although he was eventually eliminated in the quarter finals, Adejorin impressed organizers and NIS officials who are officiating at the Games which made them promised to further expose him nationally and internationally.
The player who was escorted to the competition by his mother said he hopes to make an impact in Chess, while not losing sight of pursuing his academics.
Already there are plans to expose him to National competitions so that he can become part of the National team in the future.
While having a discussion with the Chairman of the Games Mr.Bayo Ayo and some other members of the organizing Committee the NIS Director General Prof.Olawale Moronkola promised to link the 10 year old and other discoveries with the appropriate Sports Federation,Lagos State Sports Commission and the Nigerian School Sports Federation.
“The Ikeja games is the first ever organized multi-sport event in Ikeja federal Constituency featuring competition in 10 different outdoor and indoor games amongst teams and individuals participants drawn across Ikeja federal Constituency in Lagos State.
“Some events like Ludo, Ayo Olopon, Snooker, Chess, Card Games are already in the quater finals with large turnout of spectators at all the venues.
The table tennis event will start on Friday 20th of January at the event hall of Ojodu LCDA Secretariat. The Basketball games will dunk off on Friday at the Basketball court in Police College GRA, Ikeja.
Organizers have commended the high standard and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by participants.
Sports
Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.
Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.
In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.
“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.
The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.
The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.
Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.
Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.
She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.
According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.
“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.
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