By Chika Chukwumerije

Tokyo Olympic bound Elizabeth Anyanacho has taken off to Dakar, Senegal for the forthcoming African Taekwondo Championships, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can confirm.

The 2021 Championship will hold from 5th to 6th June at the Dakar Arena.

The female -67kg competitor left aboard Air Cote D’Ivoire in company of African Champion, Chinazum Nwosu, Olympic medalist Chika Chukwumerije, her sparring partner and physiotherapist.

Head of team meeting will be held later today, 3 June 2021, while Elizabeth Anyanacho weight category will be weighing on tomorrow, 4 June 2021.

The tournament is the last major ranked event before Elizabeth competes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.