Nigeria's Kuti and Ojo Compete for Olympic Table Tennis Medals
The table tennis competition at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will commence on Saturday, October 31, with 15 of Africa's top young talents, including Nigeria's Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo, competing for medals. Matthew Kuti, the reigning African Youth Cup champion, won the U19 boys' singles title at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup in Accra, Ghana, and was recognized as ITTF Africa’s Most Improved Player in 2025.
He aims to secure two gold medals in Dakar. Favour Ojo, a 16-year-old player, brings international experience from the WTT Contender Lagos and ITTF-Africa Championships.
This tournament is historic as it marks the first Olympic event hosted on African soil. The African contingent, selected by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), includes players who have excelled in various competitions.
The athletes will compete in singles and mixed doubles events, with hopes of achieving Africa's first Olympic table tennis medal.
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