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June 21, 2024

WTT Contender Lagos: Nigerian players miss mixed doubles semi-finals

Jonghoon and Yubin will face Thakkar and Kamath, while Chitale and Shah will lock horns with Xu and Luo, competing for spots in this year’s final.

WTT Contender
June 20, 2024

WTT Contender Lagos: Shin Yubin into round of 16, three Nigerians make cut

In total, three Nigerians are in the Women’s Singles round of 16 compared to the Men’s Singles round of 16, with only one Nigerian, Adegoke Muizz.

Shin Yubin (Credit: Sky Sport)
June 20, 2024

WTT Contender Lagos: Adegoke Muizz remains only Nigerian in Men’s Singles as Olympic-bound Omotayo Olajide crashes out

Adegoke Muizz remains the only Nigerian player in the Men’s Singles event at the ongoing 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Lagos.

Adegoke Muizz
June 20, 2024

Rasheedat Ajibade named Atletico Madrid’s ‘player of the season’

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade has been named Atletico Madrid Women’s Player of the Season for 2023/24.

Rasheedat Ajibade (CREDIT: Eagles tracker)
June 20, 2024

WTT Contender Lagos Day 2: South Korea, India end China dominance

It was not a smooth ride for Chinese players in the morning session of day two on Thursday as some of them were beaten in various events.

WTT Contender Lagos
June 20, 2024

Players react as China dominates opening of 2024 WTT Contender Lagos

“I am proud to be here in Lagos playing the WTT Contender.’’

WTT Contender
June 20, 2024

Players commend organisers of WTT Contender Lagos

The tournament which started on June 19 will end on June 23.

WTT Contender
June 20, 2024

NFF denies Osimhen’s ban from Super Eagles, says focus on qualification for AFCON, World Cup

“This is not the time to spread falsehood and foul the public space the more.’’

June 19, 2024

China continues perfect start at 2024 WTT Contender Lagos after opening day

Just like in the morning session, Chinese players won every game they participated in.

Chinese players
June 19, 2024

Paris Olympics: COVID-19 hit German athletes ahead of athletics championship

German Athletics Association head of sport Jörg Bügner said Wednesday that infections had been reported following this month’s European Championships in Rome.

German athletes