President of ITTF Africa, Waheed Enitan Oshodi, has revealed that Lagos is gearing up to host a series of major table tennis events, headlined by the prestigious WTT Contender Lagos tournament.
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According to Oshodi, the upcoming event, scheduled for May, is set to be the biggest on the continent’s calendar, with top players from around the world already registering to participate.
“This is a major event,” he said, highlighting its significance.
The WTT Contender Lagos is expected to attract elite talent, providing Nigerian fans with the rare opportunity to watch world-class table tennis on home soil.
“It will be top quality,” he implied.
But the excitement does not stop there.
Oshodi disclosed that the tournament is part of a broader calendar that will also include national competitions and potentially another invitational event.
“We have more planned,” he noted, emphasizing the scale of activities lined up.
For Nigeria, hosting such events is a significant step in strengthening its position within global table tennis.
It also reflects the impact of new leadership under Adesoji Tayo, which Oshodi believes is driving fresh momentum in the sport.
“There is progress,” he suggested.
Beyond the immediate excitement, the events are expected to contribute to the development of local players, offering them exposure to high-level competition.
For fans, it promises an exciting period filled with top-tier action.
As Lagos prepares to welcome the world, the spotlight will be on Nigeria’s ability to deliver a successful tournament.
But if Oshodi’s confidence is anything to go by, the stage is set.
Because when the best come to town, expectations rise.
And Lagos is ready.
