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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
Ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead, according to SCORENigeria on Friday.
Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.
The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.
“He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful,” a source told SCORENigeria.
The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.
“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Sports
Governor Adeleke Remodelling Osogbo Stadium to 15,000 Sitting Capacity
Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced work on remodelling Osogbo Township Stadium from 4,000 to 15,000 sitting capacity.
In a statement , Governor Adeleke emphasised that the increased capacity will attract major sporting events to boost the development of all games in the state.
Adeleke expressed happiness at the involvement of several foreign technical partners working with the contractors to ensure that the new stadium meets FIFA standards and eventually secures FIFA certification.
He commended the speedy and qualitative ongoing remodelling of the stadium.
“This is the way to finally integrate Osun into the mainstream of sports development in the country.
“As a sports-loving governor, I am eager to ensure that the Osun Sports Trust Fund becomes operational,” he said.
Sports
Former NFF chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 78
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.
A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Galadima, is dead at the age of 78.
His funeral prayers are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Fagge Juma’at Mosque in Kano.
Galadima, who also held the traditional title of Galadiman Fagge, died on Saturday evening at a hospital in Kano, according to his younger brother, Abba Galadima.
The late administrator was widely regarded as a key figure in Nigerian football, having played a major role in shaping the sport during his tenure.
He served as chairman of the football federation between 2002 and 2006, a period marked by efforts to strengthen the organisation and enhance Nigeria’s presence on the international stage.
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