Aruna Quadri Set to Defend His African Cup Title in 2025

The stage is set for the 2025 African Cup, and all eyes are on Aruna Quadri, Nigeria’s table tennis sensation, as he prepares to defend his title. The prestigious tournament will take place from February 25 to 27 in Tunisia, bringing together the best players from across the continent. Aruna, known for his powerful forehand […]
Matthew Kuti Set for 2025 African Cup Debut

Nigeria’s rising table tennis star, Matthew Kuti, is set to make his debut at the 2025 African Cup, which will take place from February 25 to 27 in Tunisia. Kuti will compete in the men’s singles event, facing some of Africa’s top players, including: Quadri Aruna (Nigeria) Omar Assar (Egypt) Jide Omotayo (Nigeria) Bouloussa Mehdi […]
Odusanya claims 10th title & Matthew Kuti claims men’s title

Bose Odusanya continues her record-setting streak at the annual Molade Okoya-Thomas National Table Tennis Championships, securing her 10th consecutive Women’s Singles title at the 56th edition of Africa’s longest-running table tennis tournament over the weekend in Lagos. National champion Matthew Kuti also maintained his unbeaten run, winning his first senior Men’s Singles title at the […]
Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis Championship goes national

For the first time in its 57-year history, the annual Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis Championships, the longest-running table tennis competition in Africa, will become a national event starting this year. Initiated in 1968 by the late Sir Dr. Molade Okoya-Thomas, the tournament has produced some of Nigeria’s finest table tennis stars, including the legendary Atanda […]
Togo, Benin Republic, others for maiden Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships

Neighbouring West African countries, Togo and Benin Republic, will compete for honours and substantial cash prizes against 26 Nigerian teams at the 1st Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships. The event kicks off on Thursday, October 31, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium. ponsored by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, an initiative […]
Aruna and Omotayo Olympic Paris 2004 Team Nigeria Table Tennis Preparation Saarbrucken Germany

Interview with Mike Ohadike RTD.DC.NCS: Passion and give back to table tennis community

Mr Mike Ohadike Rtd DG NCS. thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. As the sponsor of the 1st “Not Bad” National Top 20 Table Tennis Championships, your support has been instrumental in the success of the event. We’re eager to learn more about your motivations, experiences, and future plans regarding […]
A New Champion Rises: Abdulfatai Abdulbasit’s Triumph

In the vibrant city of Lagos, the table tennis community buzzed with anticipation as the 2024 “1st Not Bad” National Top 20 Table Tennis Championships commenced on the 31st of May. Young athletes from all corners of Nigeria converged to showcase their skills, determination, and passion for the sport. Among them was a promising talent […]
Nigeria Para TT begins battles for Paralympic ticket in Thailand

Nigeria’s trio of Chinenye Obiora, Tajudeen Agunbiade, and Olufemi Fabiyi will, on Thursday, May 23, begin battle for slots in the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as they compete at the World Qualification Tournament in Pattaya, Thailand. From Thursday, May 23rd, to Saturday, May 25th, the tournament will see intense competition […]
Meet Team Nigeria table tennis qualified Paris 2024

In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, the atmosphere was electric as the African Table Tennis Olympic Qualifiers unfolded. The stakes were high, but for the determined athletes of Team Nigeria, this was the culmination of years of dedication and hard work. Among them, four players stood out: Aruna Quadri, Omotayo Olajide, Edem Effiong, and Bello […]