As Week 2 of the 5th edition of AmuwoGames wraps up, the spotlight shines brightly on the GRA Rhinos, who have emerged as the current leaders on the medal table following the conclusion of the Chess, Scrabble, and E-Games categories.
Their dominance was especially felt in the Scrabble U-17 and Video Game (Combat) events, where Omonua Omoyeme, Chidinma Orakwe, Abdulrahman Olaonipekun, and Rotimi Shoyemi delivered standout performances that secured multiple podium finishes for the team.
🏆 Medal Highlights – Week 2
Chess Open
- 🥇 Nzubechukwu Ananti – Festac Elephants
- 🥈 Ejike Ogadah – GRA Rhinos
- 🥉 Akahome Okoida – Festac Elephants
Chess U-17
- 🥇 Uche Donatus – Festac Bulls
- 🥈 Damilola Fuwa – Mile 2 Lions
- 🥉 Boluwatife Oyediran – Mile 2 Hawks
Scrabble Open
- 🥇 Chris Emebo – Extension Dolphins
- 🥈 Richard Omachonu – Extension Dolphins
- 🥉 Daniel Akinwunmi – Mile 2 Hawks
Scrabble U-17
- 🥇 Omonua Omoyeme – GRA Rhinos
- 🥈 Chidinma Orakwe – GRA Rhinos
- 🥉 Sowemimo Abdulrazaq – Mile 2 Lions
Scrabble U-13
- 🥇 Ahmed Ramadan – Mile 2 Lions
- 🥈 Elisa Omachonu – Extension Dolphins
- 🥉 Mosimileoluwa Adenuga – Mile 2 Hawks
Video Game (Combat)
- 🥇 Abdulrahman Olaonipekun – GRA Rhinos
- 🥈 Rotimi Shoyemi – GRA Rhinos
- 🥉 Badru Abdul-samar – Mile 2 Lions
Video Game (Soccer)
🥇 David Hyenyen – Festac Sharks
🥈 Sylvester Ekenma – Festac Sharks
🥉 Rotimi Shoyemi – GRA Rhinos
With the theme “Cancel Scam Culture”, AmuwoGames 2025 continues to promote integrity, discipline, and accountability among youth, while aligning with global development goals such as SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
Supported by the Lagos State Sports Commission, the festival is a celebration of grassroots talent, community unity, and positive youth engagement. The energy across Festac Town has been electric, with thousands of spectators and athletes participating in over a dozen sports.
As we head into the final stretch of AmuwoGames 2025, all eyes are on the GRA Rhinos, can they hold their lead, or will another team rise to challenge their dominance?