NTTF selects squad for 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has identified cadet players who will represent the country at the 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Week and Challenge, scheduled for July in Lagos. The identified players who will form the four-member squad comprising two boys and two girls would be revealed at the grand finale of the ongoing National […]
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has identified cadet players who will represent the country at the 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Week and Challenge, scheduled for July in Lagos.
The identified players who will form the four-member squad comprising two boys and two girls would be revealed at the grand finale of the ongoing National Hopes Week, scheduled today.
The one-week competition coupled with extensive training had witnessed action from the 25 cadet players from across Nigeria.
During the one-week training, the players were introduced to basic techniques and tactics in table tennis.
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The youth coaches, led by Ifeoma Isaac, praised the initiative, saying the training has exposed the players’ weakness and helped them to improve their game for the benefit of the country.
“I must commend the leadership of NTTF for organizing this training for the U-12 players, particularly focusing on new techniques in table tennis. We realized that the players lacked footwork and backhand skills,” he said.
Coach Ganiyu Kadiri also acknowledged the impact of the training camp, expressing satisfaction with the players’ response.