THE Chess Federation of Zambia (CFZ) has said 2011 Zambian sportswoman of the year Epah Tembo cannot quit international chess just yet as she was the anchor of the team the federation is putting up for next month’s Africa Junior Championship in Tunisia.
Speaking for the first time since the Grand Master Candidate angrily announced she was retiring for national duty citing lack of sponsorship, CFZ national tournaments co-ordinator Chanda Nsakanya said Tembo was a good chess player who had a bright future ahead of her.
Nsakanya said Tembo has not formerly told the federation of her retirement but insisted she would be in the Zambia team for the Africa Junior Championships slated for next year.
“She can’t retire just yet. She is young, good and has a bright and long future ahead of her. She is actually in our plans for next month’s Africa Junior chess championship in Tunisia next year,” Nsakanya said.
Speaking for the first time since the Grand Master Candidate angrily announced she was retiring for national duty citing lack of sponsorship, CFZ national tournaments co-ordinator Chanda Nsakanya said Tembo was a good chess player who had a bright future ahead of her.
Nsakanya said Tembo has not formerly told the federation of her retirement but insisted she would be in the Zambia team for the Africa Junior Championships slated for next year.
“She can’t retire just yet. She is young, good and has a bright and long future ahead of her. She is actually in our plans for next month’s Africa Junior chess championship in Tunisia next year,” Nsakanya said.