Musa reaffirms commitment to table tennis development

Former Commonwealth and African table tennis champion, Atanda Musa, has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalising the sport in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of a successful organisation of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, which he sponsored.

Satisfied with the quality of play displayed by the participants at the two-day event, Musa pledged to make the tournament a yearly event on the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) calendar.

At the event held at Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, the top 16 boys and 16 girls from the Fifth Efunkoya Cadet Championships were invited to the maiden Atanda Musa Invitational Championships.

The finals were attended by former table tennis stars, including two-time African champion, Kasali Lasisi and Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho.

An elated Musa stated: “I am impressed with the competition because the players showcased exceptional talent. They need further development to compete favourably with their international overseas counterparts. This is my way of giving back to society, and I urge my former colleagues to join me in reviving the sport that shaped our lives.

“We cannot ignore the call to elevate table tennis in the country. I promise this tournament will become an annual event to unearth and support new talents, aiding the NTTF in their efforts.”
Omotosho praised Musa for his initiative, expressing optimism that such efforts would help find immediate replacements for the aging players in the national teams.

Meanwhile, Faruq Hussein of Kwara State demonstrated why he remains the top cadet boys’ champion in the country. Just three days after claiming the Efunkoya title, the teenager added the Atanda Musa Cadet title to his