Kuti wins African table tennis players in diaspora tournament

The invitational table tennis tournament sponsored by African Table Tennis Players in Diaspora ended recently in Abeokuta with the young prodigy, Matthew Kuti, retaining his title. A total of 25 budding table tennis players were in the ancient city between December 27t and 29 to compete keenly for honours at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja. […]

The invitational table tennis tournament sponsored by African Table Tennis Players in Diaspora ended recently in Abeokuta with the young prodigy, Matthew Kuti, retaining his title.

A total of 25 budding table tennis players were in the ancient city between December 27t and 29 to compete keenly for honours at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja.

In the final, defending champion, Mattew Kuti, defeated Basit Abdulfatai 4-1 in a keenly contested match which kept fans at the edge their seats.

A former national player and coach, Mr Waheed Ekun, one of the Special guests at the final, travelled from Ibadan, Oyo State, to witness the final in Abeokuta.

Ekun said: “I came from Ibadan because I saw the event last year and decided to witness it again. I am happy with the standard and I thank the sponsors and organisers for creating a good template for the players to show their talents.”

Hon. Allen-Taylor Oluwafemi Wilfred, a senior Legislative Aide to Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other stakeholders present also showered praises on the sponsors and organisers of the tournament.

One of the sponsors, Mr. Charles Olayinka, said he was elated with the skills exhibited by the young ones which he saw on live stream.

“For us watching the live streaming and seeing smiles on the faces of the players gives us joy to do more but we call on corporate bodies to partner with us to take this event to the next level,” Olayinka said.

Coordinator of the tournament, Wale Ajetunmobi, said he was impressed with the standard exhibited by the players.