By Peter Omopo
Chess advocate and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has gifted a chessboard to Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, describing him as Africa’s best after an impressive performance on the pitch.
Onakoya, who recently visited Madrid, fulfilled a childhood dream with a trip to the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Spanish giants Real Madrid. He shared photos from the pitch side on his social media page, capturing the memorable moment at the historic arena.
During the visit, Onakoya also attended one of Lookman’s matches and expressed admiration for the Nigerian international’s display. He noted that Lookman scored a well-taken header during the game, a moment that left him beaming with pride.
Presenting the chessboard to the forward, Onakoya described the gesture as a tribute to Lookman’s excellence and a celebration of the growing global influence of young Nigerians.
“One chessboard delivered to Africa’s best, Ademola Lookman,” he wrote. “He invited me to watch the game and scored a brilliant header. I was beaming with pride. Naija boys are up to the stars.”
The visit and presentation highlight the shared commitment of both men to inspiring Nigerian youths through excellence in their respective fields.
