Sports
Nigerian Youth Chess Squad Departs for African Championship in Zimbabwe
Cyril Ogar
Team Nigeria athletes comprising of Deborah Quickpen, Chiamaka Nwankwo, Zita Agusionu, Jason Nwankwo, Olakitan Elegbede, Adeola Elegbede, Bayefa Oyeinkeperemo and Goodness Ekunke has departed the country on Saturday morning for Harare, Zimbabwe to represent Nigeria in the African Youth Chess Championship(AYCC).
The Chess Championship will run from December 6-14th with several African countries vying for honours, the countries are, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Ghana participating.
Others listed for the championship include, Madagascar, Kenya, South African and the host nation, Zimbabwe.
The athletes will vie for honours in different categories of the event.
The AYCC is for Under 10 -18 players.
Notably among them is Nigerian chess prodigy Bayelsa’s Deborah Quickpen ,a shining star is expected to prove her mettle in the Women’s board category. She won gold for Bayelsa at the last National Sports Festival.
The 13-years-old Nigerian champion, who is one of the players to watch in her age bracket at the event, shared her excitement on the cusp of the team’s departure, “I’m excited and looking forward to the championship in Harare. My aim is to come tops”.
During the inaugural board meeting of the Nigeria Chess Federation, President Senator Dankwambo pledged to prioritize youth tournament participation.
In fulfilment to this promise, the Nigeria youth team will be representing the country at the African Youth Chess Championship (AYCC) in Harare.
Sports
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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