Tuesday, March 25, 2025

advertise your product or service on freshreporters
HomeEntertainment NewsPopular Tunde Onakoya wins NORD SUV in chess match with CEO, becomes...

Popular Tunde Onakoya wins NORD SUV in chess match with CEO, becomes global brand ambassador

Tunde Onakoyo, a Nigerian Chess master has become the owner of a NORD A7 SUV after defeating the Chief Executive Officer of NORD Motors, Oluwatobi Ajayi, in an intense game of chess.

According to Onakoya, Ajayi proposed a deal stating that if he could beat him in chess, he could choose any car in their showroom for free.

He stressed that despite they had never played before, Onakoya accepted the challenge and managed to win from a complex position after about an hour.

Sharing photos via his X page on Thursday, 6th of June, 2024, he reminisced about giving his car to his dad before travelling to America, saying that he didn’t know where his next car would come from without spending a fortune, but he had faith.

ALSO READ:  Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya Complete 58-hour Chess Marathon Attempt

He wrote:

“Just before I travelled to America, I called my dad and gave him my only car. He had sold his taxi 13 years ago so I could pay for my WAEC and JAMB examination fees. The joy on his face brought tears- it was the least I could do for my parents who sacrificed everything so I could get an Education. It wasn’t clear how I was going to get a new car without spending a fortune but I had faith.

ALSO READ:  Remmy Njoku Narrates How A Lawyer Underrated Her Simplicity, Refused Her As ROK TV CEO When Her Family Member Wanted Her As A Guarantor

“Yesterday, I got a call from #OluwatobiAjayiJ, the CEO of #nordmotion, inviting me to his office for a chat and a chess match. During our conversation, he proposed an outrageous deal: if I could beat him, I could choose any car in their showroom for free. Knowing he was a strong chess player from our previous game analyses (Although we had never played before), I accepted the challenge. After about an hour of intense play, I managed to win from a very complex position.

ALSO READ:  Judy Austin: 'Jealousy Wan Kill Them, My Name, Career Is Bigger Than Theirs' – Yul Edochie Blasts Nollywood Stars

“This all still feels surreal, but I’m thrilled to announce that I am now a global brand ambassador for #nordmotion motors and the proud owner of a NORD A7 SUV built and assembled in Nigeria. Life really isn’t scripted, and I’m super grateful to be able to use my gift to inspire the world and affect lives positively. This has inadvertently brought a lot of goodness my way too and this love is one I’ll never take for granted.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>



DISCLAIMER
For publication of your news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials, please send a mail to thefreshreporters@gmail.com

Join Other Great Readers, FOLLOW us On WHATSAPP>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/DN0y4bGIbVI4II6aNcPssb

Join Other Great Readers On TELEGRAM>> https://t.me/freshreporters

For Advert and other info, Click this link to send a Message to the Admin https://freshreporters.com/advertise/

Join thousands of readers to receive daily Latest News: