The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships officially open today (July 16) in Lagos, Nigeria, at the Molade Okoya‑Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. This four‑day tournament (July 16–19) marks the first leg in a month‑long “Festival of Table Tennis” in Lagos, leading into the WTT Contender, Africa Youth Championships, and Youth Cup ,Host nation Nigeria, long-time regional powerhouse, enters as the favorite historically Nigeria has dominated the region, but recent years have seen rising challenges from nations like Togo and Côte d’Ivoire. The competition promises to be fierce, especially after Togo’s dramatic 3-2 upset over Nigeria’s star-studded men’s team at the 2024 edition in Lomé.
Nigeria’s men’s squad boasts a strong lineup, including Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, Muiz Adegoke, Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, and Matthew Fabunmi. In the women’s category, Nigeria remains the team to beat despite the absence of reigning champion Hope Udoaka. Led by seasoned campaigner Ajoke Ojomu, the team features rising stars Aishat Rabiu and Aziza Sezuo.
