Guinea-Bissau to compete in West African draughts tournament
Mamadu Aliu Djaló will represent the nation in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 5, 2026.
Guinea-Bissau will participate in the first West African Sub-Regional Draughts Tournament from October 31 to November 5, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal. The Senegalese Draughts Federation invited the country based on recent achievements in the sport.
The national team will be represented by Mamadu Aliu Djaló, considered a top player in the region. Bacar Dabó, president of the Guinea-Bissau Draughts Federation, stated that the athlete has extensive international experience and strong reasoning abilities, aiming for a podium finish.
Other participating countries include Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, and Guinea-Conakri. Dabó expressed confidence that Djaló can compete equally with other participants and secure a top-three position in the tournament, which follows international regulations.
Why it mattersGuinea-Bissau's participation in the tournament affects its national sports representation and the athlete competing.