Matthew Kuti

Fireworks at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Nigeria, Egypt seal World Youth Championships spots; Uganda wins historic title

Nigeria and Egypt have secured their places at the 2025 World Youth Championships (WYC) in Romania after emerging victorious in the U-19 team events at the ongoing ITTF African Youth Championships, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. In the boys’ U-19 category, Nigeria staged a dramatic comeback in the semifinals, overturning a 0-2 deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2. The final proved even...

Fireworks at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Table Tennis: Nigerian players gear up for WTT Contender Lagos

Fresh off a strong performance at the recently concluded ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, Nigerian table tennis players are brimming with confidence as they prepare for the WTT Contender Lagos, which kicks off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Matthew Kuti and Ajoke Ojomu emerged as singles champions, with Nigerian athletes dominating the semifinal rounds across multiple categories. Men’s...

Nigeria’s Kuti makes history as Ojomu shines at ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Nigeria’s Kuti makes history as Ojomu shines at ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti carved his name into West African sporting history as the first player from the region to successfully defend the men’s singles title at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, Afrosport reports. The four-day event concluded in grand style on Saturday at the iconic Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. With Liberia’s withdrawal, seven nations competed in this year’s tournament. Host nation...

Nigeria reclaims title at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Nigeria reclaims title at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Nigeria’s men’s team reclaimed their crown at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships on Thursday, with a commanding victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the final. After narrowly losing the title to Togo in 2024, the Nigerian men returned with renewed determination. Playing on home soil in Lagos, they powered through the group stage, dropping only a single set, ironically to Côte d’Ivoire. However, from the...

Fireworks at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Fireworks at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have been nothing short of electrifying, with thrilling displays of skill and sportsmanship lighting up the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium. As the tournament progresses, all eyes are now on the finals of the team event, set to take centre stage on Thursday, July 17. One of the standout moments from the opening day came from Côte...