Already all the teams have arrived in Abuja for the tournament with over 150 athletes competing for glory at the championship which has become breeding ground for future stars.
Browsing: Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation
The innovative grassroots sports event, which is an initiative of the Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation, will be expecting over 150 athletes over the two days to compete in the kiddies, cadets, juniors and adult categories
Finals was against the hosts and with a full capacity crowd cheering on her opponent, Elizabeth held her nerves to secure an 8-0 victory over Senegal’s Aminata Deme
The event, which is sanctioned by the FCT Taekwondo Association and held in partnership with the FCT Sports Council, is the first of a four-part series event that will be done on the last month of every quarter in 2017
The tournament was held on January 13 and 14 at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana
The team, led by the founder of CCSF, Chika Chukwumerije, will be using the tournament to make their international debut and they are expected compete against some of the best fighters in Ghana
The four-member team consists of 17-year-old Elizabeth Anyanacho [Female -73kg], 19 year old Peter Itiku [Male -87kg], Chinonso Ogbonna [Male -68kg] and Darius Danlami [Male -63kg]