Mpene pulls shocker during chess selection
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 210 Views |
Mpene PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Mpene is amongst eight male players set to compete from February 29 to March 3 for coveted slots in the 2024 national team.
Despite coaching himself, he keeps abreast of the game through online matches featuring grandmasters. Mpene found himself without a coach after his trainer, Opelo Maswabi, was transferred to Shakawe in 2021.
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