The Daniel Ford table tennis tournament starts today in Lagos. Defending national champion Muiz Adegoke faces former title holders Matthew Kuti and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai. The event takes place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Adegoke enters with recent wins in Bayelsa and Lagos, aiming to improve his past results at this competition. Kuti seeks a comeback after recent losses to Adegoke. Abdulfatai also needs strong play to keep his national team position.
The under-19 bracket features top young talents like Matthew Fabunmi. Girls' division champion Kabirat Ayoola will compete against rivals Sukurat Aiyelabegan and others. A new under-12 category debuts this year.
Matches will use a group stage format across age divisions. Sixteen players in each category will compete for knockout round berths. The tournament is now a fixed event on the national calendar.
Adegoke enters with recent wins in Bayelsa and Lagos, aiming to improve his past results at this competition. Kuti seeks a comeback after recent losses to Adegoke. Abdulfatai also needs strong play to keep his national team position.
The under-19 bracket features top young talents like Matthew Fabunmi. Girls' division champion Kabirat Ayoola will compete against rivals Sukurat Aiyelabegan and others. A new under-12 category debuts this year.
Matches will use a group stage format across age divisions. Sixteen players in each category will compete for knockout round berths. The tournament is now a fixed event on the national calendar.
