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Nigeria Chess Federation Hails Successful Hosting of FIDE World Amateur Championships in Abuja

The Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) has welcomed the successful hosting of the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Abuja, describing the tournament as a milestone for the country’s sporting profile and for the development of chess across Africa. According to AllAfrica, which cited reporting by This Day newspaper, NCF President Senator Ibrahim […]

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An interior photograph of a chess tournament hall with players seated at boards mid-game, representing the World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Che

Dankwambo Applauds Nigeria’s Chess Players After World Championship Hosting

The President of the Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, has praised Nigerian players for their performances at the recently concluded World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships held in Abuja. According to AllAfrica, citing the Daily Trust newspaper, Dankwambo commended the players following the close of the international tournament in the Nigerian

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