Balogun and Ahmed shine at national U-15 table tennis event
The 7th Adegboyega Efunkoya National U-15 Table Tennis Championships ended with impressive victories from Mubarak Balogun and Fatimoh Ahmed. Both players claimed singles titles, showcasing their talent and determination in Nigeria’s top grassroots table tennis competition. Ahmed also secured the girls’ doubles trophy with Emmanuella Shaibu, while other young talents made their mark in doubles and mixed events. The tournament highlighted the importance of nurturing future stars and supporting education alongside sports.
Match highlights
- Mubarak Balogun won the boys’ singles final against Juwon Ogunsakin, while Fatimoh Ahmed triumphed over Waliyat Afolabi in the girls’ singles.
- Ahmed and Emmanuella Shaibu took the girls’ doubles title; Kehinde Olamilekan and Kehinde Oluwasemilore won the boys’ doubles.
- Emmanuel Adebiyi and Deborah Fayele emerged as mixed doubles champions.
- Balogun and Ahmed were named Most Valuable Players and each received a ₦100,000 scholarship.
- Funmilayo Oyetayo was recognized as Best Coach, and five-year-old Ayomide Omotoso was celebrated as the youngest player in the tournament.
