Bret Kamutenga
She is scheduled to represent Zimbabwe at the Fide World School Chess Championships in Rhodes, Greece, in April.
“We were initially seeking US$5 000 but we have since managed to raise money for her accommodation, food and other travel related costs which is a relief. We are now seeking US$1 900 for her plane ticket,” said Ndlovu.
Mushonga is a leading chess player in the Under 12 girls category who started playing the game when she was six years old after her father taught her how to play the game.
Her first chess competition was in 2018 when she was in Early Childhood Development (ECD) B at Coghlan Primary School where she competed at the Bulawayo Polytechnic and won a bronze medal and a certificate.
The second tournament she attended was at Founders High School the following year where she again won a bronze medal.
She has participated and dominated in past competitions since January 2022.
In an initial interview with this publication, Alpha Mathe, the director and coach at Ally Chess Academy, which is based in Victoria Falls, said Mushonga was a passionate chess player with a bright future.
The youngster joined Ally Chess Academy in August 2022 and she has participated in major tournaments.
She played at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and won a gold medal.
Babongile is a four-time gold medalist in the girls Under-12 category.
The competition will run from 13 to 23 April. For assistance you can get in touch with Ndlovu on 0775669882.
