JUST IN: A football bet between Arsenal and City fans has turned into support for young chess talent.
After placing a $100 wager with @dondekojo, @Ssaasquatch agreed to direct the money toward something bigger than football banter.
The result: a full €180 registration sponsorship for Sambo Joseph of @BlazingKings_GC to participate in the World Amateur Chess Championships this August.
Sambo is currently rated above 2000 FIDE and ranked No. 73 in Nigeria.
From football rivalry to supporting chess talent. Great gesture by everyone involved.
We sincerely appreciate @dondekojo and @Ssaasquatch for turning a simple football wager into meaningful support for one of our rising chess proteges.
Your generosity towards Sambo Joseph’s participation in the World Amateur Chess Championship is a remarkable gesture of love ❤️
New Year! New Goals!! ✨
May the new year bring you wisdom, strategy, and checkmates.
Wishing you a year filled with strategic moves, calculated risks, and victorious moments.
Happy New Year from our chess family @OyoStateChess to yours
Something big is coming🔥 in conjunction with @OyoStateChess@BlazingKings_GC@UICHESSALUMNI as we prepare for International Chess Day, various chess activities are scheduled, and you won't want to miss them. STAY TUNED‼️
For more information, contact the numbers on the flyer.
I'm so proud of what Samad has become❤️. We @BlazingKings_GC are proud to be part of his journey. Surely greatness indeed can be found in the most unlikely places. Thank you @Tunde_OD for all the wonderful initiatives.
Enormous congratulations to the Dreamer boy @Tunde_OD and entire chess in slums family for making Nigeria and the entire globe proud, and most especially for standing up for the dreams of millions of impoverished children in the African space ❤️❤️❤️🔥.
The Oyo State Chess Association wholeheartedly supports you as you strive for greatness. @Tunde_OD
Go for it💪✨ the dreamer boy♟️.
#chessmarathonforchange
The Chess League Ibadan, Season 1, can not be forgotten in a hurry. The league brought a fresh breath of life and revived chess life in the ancient city of Ibadan. Young talents were discovered and nutured. Season 2 promises to be better. #chess @oyosportcouncil @Olabodeblaze
Platform Schools won the 2023 National Schools Team Chess Championship. Can they defend their title in 2024 or will it be your school this year? Register to play at the 2024 National Schools Team Chess Championship sponsored by Ecobank Nigeria! https://t.co/FiRCgsEP8E
Welcome, chess enthusiasts, to a new year of endless strategic battles and exciting moves
May your games be filled with brilliance and victories in 2024💫🚀. #HappyNewYear
Meet the youngest chess protege in the city of Ibadan, Oyo state currently groomed by @BlazingKings_GC in a shelter facility for vulnerable children. Oluwadarasimi (4yrs) is on her quest to becoming the youngest female #Nigerian chess champion 🏆. @GiftOfChess@Tunde_OD@dr_doex