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 stormed to victory in the men’s singles category, reclaiming the regional crown in style. The Nigerian ace navigated a tough knockout phase, showcasing composure and sharp form:
- Quarterfinal: Defeated DOSSO Ben Moussa (Côte d’Ivoire) 4–1
- Semifinal: Outplayed compatriot WASIU Kolasi 4–2
- Final: Overpowered teammate ABDULFATAI Abdulbasit 4–1
Kuti’s ability to control tempo and execute powerful counter-attacks proved decisive throughout the tournament.
“This title means a lot to me,” said Kuti after lifting the trophy. “The matches were tough, especially the semifinal, but I stayed focused. I’m proud to bring the title home again.”
👑 Women’s Singles Champion: Ojomu Ajoke (Nigeria)
In the women’s singles final, Ojomu Ajoke delivered a flawless performance, defeating fellow Nigerian AIYELABEGAN Sukurat in straight sets, 4–0, to clinch the women’s singles crown.
Ojomu, known for her steady rallies and tactical discipline, left no room for error, asserting dominance from the opening game.
“I’ve worked very hard for this moment,” Ojomu said. “Winning in front of our fans is unforgettable. Sukurat is a talented player, and I respect her a lot.”
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Clean Sweep
With both the men’s and women’s team titles already secured earlier in the week, Nigeria completed a clean sweep of all major gold medals in the tournament — a commanding statement ahead of upcoming continental and international events.
📊 Final Results Summary
Men’s Singles
- 🥇 Kuti Matthew (Nigeria)
- 🥈 Abdulbasit Abdulfatai (Nigeria)
- 🥉 Wasiu Kolasi (Nigeria) & Mati Taiwo (Nigeria)
Women’s Singles
- 🥇 Ojomu Ajoke (Nigeria)
- 🥈 Aiyelabegan Sukurat (Nigeria)
- 🥉 Rabiu Aishat (Nigeria) & Ojo Favour (Nigeria)
This event wraps up the first chapter of Lagos’ “Festival of Table Tennis,” with the WTT Contender Lagos and Africa Youth Championships set to follow.