Kuti and Ojomu shine at Elicris Table Tennis Cup
West African champion Matthew Kuti retained his dominance in men’s table tennis, while Ajoke Ojomu made a stunning comeback to claim her first women’s singles title. Both players secured victories at the 11th Elicris Table Tennis Cup, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Sukurat Aiyelabegan and Muiz Adegoke finished as runners-up in their respective categories. The event showcased exceptional performances and highlighted Lagos’ continued prominence in the sport.
Match highlights
- Matthew Kuti defeated Muiz Adegoke 4-1 in the men’s singles final to retain his title.
- Ajoke Ojomu overcame a two-game deficit to beat Sukurat Aiyelabegan 4-3 in a dramatic women’s final, securing her first title at the tournament.
- Both winners received N600,000 each, while the runners-up earned N400,000 each.
- The tournament featured 64 players—32 men and 32 women—competing for a share of the ₦3.8m prize money.
- Organisers and sponsors, including the Babatunde Abayomi Adejobi Foundation and Lagos State Table Tennis Association, pledged to expand the event and support youth development in sports.
