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Dankwambo hails Chess players after podium finish in Zimbabwe
The President of the Chess Federation of Nigeria (CFN), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, has congratulated Team Nigeria on its sterling performance at the African Youth Chess Championship, (AYCC) concluded over the weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe.
He described the championship as just the beginning of greater things to come for Team Nigeria.
Senator Dankwambo in a statement made available to our correspondent from Harare heaped encomiums on the athletes whom he described as the future golden generation for demonstrating the true character and never say die spirit Nigeria is renowned.
Senator Dankwambo gave assurance that the Federation will focus on the athletes, kept them together while early preparations for meets and other tournament for year 2026 had been ingrained in the federation’s calendar.
Three out of six Team Nigerian players finished on the podium as the AYCC.
Nigeria was represented in five categories
U 10 (Boys & Girls)
U 12 (Boy & Girls)
U 18 (Girls)
Chiamaka Michelle Nwankwo (Under 12) won gold in her category.
While, Deborah Quickpen , one of the country’s brightest players won silver in the U-18 category.
Rising star, Adaeze Zita Agusion won bronze in the U-10 category.
A total of 15 countries participated in the African Youth Chess Championship which got underway on December 7th in Harare.
The victorious team is expected back in the country today.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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