6th Efunkoya U-15 Table Tennis Tournament Wraps Up in Lagos

The spirit of youth table tennis takes center stage in Lagos as the 6th Efunkoya U-15 Table Tennis Tournament officially serves off today at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The event, named in honor of the late Dr. Efunkoya, a pioneer of Nigerian table tennis development, began earlier in the week with two […]
Wassim, Younes, Sebatindira Shine as 2025 ITTF African Youth Cup Crowns Champions in Lagos

The Molade Okoya‑Thomas Hall in Lagos witnessed a festival of youth table tennis talent as the 2025 ITTF African Youth Cup concluded with thrilling finals across U‑19 and U‑15 singles events. Young athletes from Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, and Uganda produced championship‑level performances, culminating in historic victories and continental breakthroughs. U‑19 Finals: Tunisian Brilliance and Egyptian […]
ITTF African Youth Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Lagos with Electrifying Day 1 Action

The inaugural day of the ITTF African Youth Cup 2025 in Lagos, held on August 4 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, marked a bold new chapter for African table tennis and the continent’s youth talent. The event—also known as the BRF Cup in honor of former Lagos Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola—brought together 76 of Africa’s […]
Grand Finals and Stars Crowned

The final day at Molade Okoya‑Thomas Hall brimmed with tension, ambition, and crowning moments as Africa’s top U‑15 and U‑19 players battled for continental glory. Mariam Younes of Egypt, in her swan song as a youth player, defended her U‑19 Girls’ Singles title with poise—dispatching fellow Egyptian Habiba Elbasoumy 4‑1 in the final. Her dominance […]
Nigeria Sweeps U-19 and U-15 Boys’ Team Gold at ITTF African Youth Championships in Lagos

It was a moment of triumph and resurrection for Nigerian table tennis as the host nation clinched gold medals in both the boys’ U-19 and U-15 team events on Tuesday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. In the highly anticipated U-19 boys’ team final, Nigeria faced off against perennial rivals Tunisia. Roared […]
Champions Crowned at WTT Contender Lagos 2025

WTT Contender Lagos 2025 concluded yesterday with dramatic finals and decisive victories across all events, drawing to a close one of Africa’s premier annual table tennis showdowns. Men’s Singles: Anders Lind (Denmark) Denmark’s Anders Lind captured the men’s singles title with a commanding 4–1 victory over Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar (scores: 11‑4, 13‑11, 10‑12, 13‑11, 11‑7). […]
Africa Hopes Week & Challenge 2025: Nurturing the Next Generation of Table Tennis Talent in Lagos

The ongoing Africa Hopes Week & Challenge in Lagos is a major table tennis gathering bringing together the continent’s brightest Under-12 (U12) talents for an intensive week of training, competition, and development. This event forms a critical step in the ITTF development pathway, acting as a qualifier for the World Hopes Week & Challenge later […]
Continental Clash: WTT Contender Lagos 2025 Heats Up as Singles and Doubles Stars Advance Toward Glory

The ongoing WTT Contender Lagos 2025 has delivered notable upsets and strong performances across all major events: men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and men’s doubles. Anders Lind (Denmark), ranked world No. 21, entered as the top seed, with strong competition from Tomislav Pucar (Croatia), Yuta Tanaka (Japan), and emerging local talent such as […]
WTT Contender Lagos 2025 Set to Serve Off

The countdown to Africa’s biggest international table tennis spectacle officially began today with the WTT Contender Lagos 2025 Press Conference, held at the iconic Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall inside the Teslim Balogun Stadium. With qualifying matches already underway, players, organizers, and media gathered to launch what promises to be the most competitive WTT event yet hosted […]
Kuti Matthew and Ojomu Ajoke Crowned Singles Champions at 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships

Nigeria’s dominance on home soil continued as Kuti Matthew and Ojomu Ajoke claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, capping off a week of top-tier table tennis action at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. 🏆 Men’s Singles Champion: Kuti Matthew (Nigeria) Kuti Mathew […]