Abdulbasit Abdulfatai and Hope Udoaka Crowned Champions at Nigeria’s Prestigious Table Tennis Championships
New Champions Rise at Nigeria’s Premier Table Tennis Event The 5th edition of the Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championships in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, crowned thrilling new champions as Abdulbasit Abdulfatai (Kwara) and Hope Udoaka (Cross River) dominated the Men’s and Women’s Singles finals, respectively. The tournament, sanctioned by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and backed by a N11.5 million prize pool, blended fierce competition with cultural festivities, drawing dignitaries like Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke and the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun. Men’s Singles: Abdulfatai’s Flawless Victory Abdulbasit Abdulfatai stormed to victory with a commanding 4-0 sweep (12-10, 11-4, 11-4, 11-7) over giant-killer Matthew Fabunmi in the final. The Kwara star capitalized on the early exit of defending champions, showcasing precision and composure to claim his maiden national title. Women’s Singles: Udoaka Outshines Veteran Foe Hope Udoaka overcame a spirited challenge from Oyo’s Halima Hussain, […]