By Nura Garba
Bayero University, Kano ( BUK)’s Chess Team has made an impressive showing at the ongoing 27th Nigeria University Games (NUGA) holding at the University of Jos, Plateau State.
The Chess event, which began on November 9, 2025, features twelve (12) universities competing in the male category. The tournament is being played in the classical format across seven rounds, with medal positions to be determined based on total points accumulated by individual players and teams throughout the rounds.
Each institution is allowed to field four players per round, with two reserves available for substitution as the tournament progresses. This gives all six team members the opportunity to compete for individual and team medals.
In the opening round on November 9, Bayero University, Kano, narrowly lost to the University of Ibadan by 2.5 – 1.5.
However, the BUK team bounced back strongly in Round 2 held on November 10, defeating Nasarawa State University, Keffi by 3 – 1.
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As of Round 3, Bayero University, Kano is playing against Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, with the match currently in progress.
SolaceBase Bayero University, Kano Chess Team consists of Abdulqudus Zubairu Adinoyi, Zayd Abdullahi, Amma Abdulmutallib Musa, Shehu Abdulazeez and Abdulrazak Amoto Abbas
According to the chief coach, Fatihu Auwal Abubakar, Bayero University, Kano remains optimistic about maintaining its strong momentum as the competition progresses into subsequent rounds.
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