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NTTF U-12 National Hopes Week kicks off today in Lagos
Scheduled to run from April 2 to April 8, the event aims to discover and nurture young table tennis talents from across Nigeria.
Under the guidance of ITTF – certified coaches, the young athletes will be introduced to advanced techniques and strategies to refine their skills.
The training hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, will come alive today as the 2025 U-12 National Hopes Week, organized by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), begins.
Scheduled to run from April 2 to April 8, the event aims to discover and nurture young table tennis talents from across Nigeria.
This year’s edition promises to be an exciting showcase, with the most promising U-12 players from various states and regions gathering in Lagos for an intensive training camp..
Under the guidance of ITTF-certified coaches, the young athletes will be introduced to advanced techniques and strategies to refine their skills.
The NTTF said that the program is designed to provide a platform for these budding talents to display their abilities, gain valuable experience, and prepare for continental and World Hopes Week competitions.
The federation remains committed to developing the next generation of table tennis stars and fostering grassroots participation in the sport, with support from both the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and ITTF-Africa.
Throughout the week, participants will engage in a series of matches and training sessions aimed at enhancing their technical and tactical knowledge.
In addition, the event will facilitate networking opportunities for players, coaches, and officials, allowing them to exchange ideas and best practices.
Sports
Lagos wins 9th National Youth Games in Asaba
Lagos won 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals Delta, the host state, displaced Edo State to come second with 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals.Edo State garnered 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals to finish third.
Team Lagos has emerged champion of the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
Lagos won 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals Delta, the host state, displaced Edo State to come second with 37 gold, 38 silver, and 39 bronze medals.Edo State garnered 33 gold, 18 silver, and 28 bronze medals to finish third.
Thirty-three states participated in the game. They won registered a total of 802 medals, comprising 246 gold, 236 silver and 320 bronze medals.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to urgently address the growing problem of age cheating at editions of the NYG in order to safeguard its credibility and ensure fairness.
Sports
Morocco qualify for 2026 World Cup
With the win, Morocco joins 16 other nations already confirmed for the expanded 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Morocco has become the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This follows a dominant 5-0 victory over Niger in Rabat.
The Atlas Lions clinched top spot in Group E with ease, as Ismaeil Saibari struck twice in the first half before Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Igamane, and Azzedine Ounahi added second-half goals against 10-man Niger, who had Abdul-Latif Goumey sent off.
With the win, Morocco joins 16 other nations already confirmed for the expanded 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Sports
Super Eagles vs Rwandan FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Saturday
Saturday’s showdown at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium comes five months and two weeks after the Super Eagles defeated the Amavubi 2-0 in the latter’s home ground in Kigali in a Matchday 5 encounter.
• Super Eagles coach, Stanley Nwabali
Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon.
This is even as injured Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has assured top officials of both the NFF and the National Sports Commission (NSC) that he will be fully fit for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup showdown against Rwanda in Uyo.
Saturday’s showdown at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium comes five months and two weeks after the Super Eagles defeated the Amavubi 2-0 in the latter’s home ground in Kigali in a Matchday 5 encounter.
Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communication, Dr Ademola Olajire, disclosed that a one-man Rwanda advance party will be in Lagos today but the full delegation will make landfall in the commercial capital on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State by 4pm of the same day.
Last week, Super Eagles No 1 goalkeeper Nwabali was stretchered off after he was injured while playing for his South African club Chippa United.
“He (Nwabali) has assured us he will be fit for the World Cup qualifiers against both Rwanda and South Africa,” a source told SCORENigeria.
“He spoke to NFF President (Ibrahim Gusau) and some other top officials in this regard,” the top football source said yesterday
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