Ahead of the 22nd National Sports festival in Ogun state, Bayelsa Table Tennis Association has unveiled a foreign coach and squad for the Gateway Games. The team was unveiled during the inauguration of a world class ultra-modern table tennis facility, the “Coastal Fortress”. The Coastal Fortress is a state-of-the-art facility built by Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade Stow,
BY RAYMOND NWADUBA Nwajiagah Omeruo beat Omotayo Osewa in the finals 4-2, 1-4, 10-6 to win the maiden Amazons Tennis Tournament to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Lagos Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. The laudable event with plenty razzmatazz, colour and fun -fare was put together by Ambassador Joy Obayemi and Princess Chukwudumebi Agu in
No fewer than 24 coaches have reportedly touched down in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital for the 2025 edition of the PTR Certification Course. Nigeria Tennis Live gathered that the participants came from different parts of the country and beyond for the four-day event holding from 4-7 March, 2025 inside the Abeokuta Sports Club, Ogun
Egyptian table tennis star Omar Assar has secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna in a thrilling encounter in Tunisia. The match was a closely contested affair, with both players displaying exceptional skill and determination as they seek for supremacy in the continent. Going into the Africa Cup final, both players have won
Amazon Tennis Tournament aims to celebrate and empower women through sports, marking the International Women’s Day. The event will provide a platform for women to come together, showcase their talent, create awareness on the rise of Fibroids and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in sports. Through competitive tennis, community involvement, and a focus on
Nigerian table tennis star Fatimo Bello has booked her spot in the semifinals of the ITTF Africa Cup, defeating Tunisia’s rising star Ela Saidi 4-1 in a thrilling match. The win not only propels Bello into the tournament’s final four but also secures her a coveted ticket to the World Cup. With her World Cup
No fewer than 500 tennis players are expected to participate in the (Tennis Players Parents Association) TPPA UTR tournament which served off on Wednesday, 19 February, 2025. The UTR tournament is a system of competing locally to make points globally. These points are recognized globally and are used to measure the level of each player
Defending champions, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Dina Meshref, are set to defend their titles at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis, Tunisia, from February 25 to 27. In addition to the titles, players will compete for spots at the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, this April. As the first tournament on
Nothing less than 30 Para athletes are set for the 2025 DunsinSports Para Table Tennis Championship scheduled for July 2025 in Lagos. This landmark event will be the largest para table tennis competition in the city, reinforcing DunsinSports’ dedication to promoting inclusivity in sports. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Sports News on Naira Sports WhatsApp Channel
National table tennis champions Matthew Kuti and Sukurat Aiyelabegan have been named the top seeds in the Men’s and Women’s Singles categories, respectively, at the 56th Molade Okoya-Thomas Cup. The tournament enters its third day on Wednesday, January 29th. Kuti (Lagos) leads a strong field in the Men’s Singles, facing competition from River’s Jamiu Ayanwale,
