In Nigeria: Jamiu Wins Gold Medal at 2025 United Nations Chess Tournament in New York

Jamiu is trending in Nigeria because the chess player and protégé of Guinness World Records holding chess coach Tunde Onakoya, is currently receiving high praise for his endgame win at the 2025 United Nations Chess Tournament.Jamiu defeated his Russian opponent to earn himself a gold medal at the game which held in New York City.

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Jamiu's rise to success was recently revealed in a nostalgic narration by chess coach Tunde Onakoya.The Chess Coach revealed that his protégé became his ward alongside his brother in the year 2018 following the death of their amputee mother.

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