'Africa’s best' - Tunde Onakoya gifts Chessboard to Ademola Lookman

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has honoured Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman with a special chessboard, celebrating the winger’s outstanding performances on the pitch.

Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, travelled to Madrid, where he fulfilled a long-held dream of visiting the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

He shared a pitchside photo from the famous ground on social media, describing the experience as a personal milestone.

During his trip, Onakoya also attended one of Lookman’s matches for Atletico Madrid, witnessing the Nigerian international score a well-taken header.

The chess advocate expressed immense pride in the forward’s display, viewing it as another example of Nigerian excellence on the global stage.

“One chessboard delivered to Africa’s best, Ademola Lookman. He invited me to watch the game and scored a brilliant header. I was beaming with pride. Naija boys are up to the stars," he wrote.

Lookman's 4 goals and 2 assists in 6 matches have made him a key component of Atlético's attack.