It is hereby reported, pursuant to PUNCH Sports Extra, that Mr. Tennyson Olisa, a Nigerian national aged 22, has formally distinguished himself in the realm of competitive chess by emerging as the victor of the inaugural Africa Super Zonal Chess Championship, held in Lagos, Nigeria.
Mr. Olisa, exhibiting strategic dominance and exceptional composure, secured a total of 7½ points out of a possible nine rounds, thereby earning the title in a manner both emphatic and undisputed.
Following the conclusion of his final match, Mr. Tennyson Olisa issued the following statement for the record: “This means the world to me. Winning this title on home soil is something I’ll never forget. I am proud to represent Nigeria and Africa at the next level.”
It is further noted that, in the women’s category, Ms. Lina Nassr of Algeria secured top honours via tie-break procedures, having concluded the tournament in a joint second-place position with 6½ points, alongside Nigeria’s Mr. Abdulrahman Akintoye.Nigeria’s Mr. Abdulrahman Akintoye. Notwithstanding, Mr. Olisa distinguished himself as the overall top performer across all divisions, thereby reaffirming his preeminent standing in the championship.#newsafro_
