Nigeria’s men’s table tennis team has reclaimed their crown at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, held in Lagos.
The team, comprising Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, delivered a dominant performance, sweeping Côte d’Ivoire 3-0 in the final.
The Nigerian women’s team, led by Ajoke Ojomu, also retained their title, continuing their regional dominance with a flawless run. The team defeated Benin Republic, Ghana, and Guinea to emerge victorious.
The singles competition is expected to be intense, with defending men’s singles champion Oba Oba Kizito of Côte d’Ivoire facing stiff competition from Nigeria’s Taiwo Mati and Matthew Kuti, both former champions. Other players from Togo and Benin Republic are also in strong contention for podium finishes.
The top three teams in each category will qualify for the continental finals in Rwanda this October. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2025 African Championships, scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda.
The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have showcased the best of West African table tennis, with Nigeria’s men’s and women’s teams emerging victorious.
The singles competition promises to be exciting, with talented players vying for top honors.
