President African Table Tennis Federation, ATTF, Enitan Oshodi says sports fared well in nigeria last year but noted that the country would have achieved more if some steps were taken at the right 

The former Commissioner for Sports in Lagos State adds that for nigeria to rub shoulders with world top stars in sports regular competitions, proper funding, standard facilities are key to achieving such succes

The ATTF boss stated that

Table tennis is an enormous product and  needs innovative thinking to make it lucrative for the players on the continent 

“I’ve been around the sport for a few years now so we know where the problems lie. Our problems lie around funding, equipment, and things like that. And this all goes back to money, I believe we’ve built a sufficiently good team now to help us harness the funding we need, speak to corporate bodies, to governments  across the continent. We have that kind of pull.

Nigeria especially, will have a big role to play in table tennis because they’ve been doing well in the last few years. But there’s a lot more we can do to help them, in terms of coaching, in terms of training. we’ve worked with the president before in Lagos, and we know how he helped us then, and we hope he’ll be able to help us. Shehu Dikko, Bukky Olopade, they are people who are very conversant that we think they can lead maybe a good a charge now for Nigeria to move into the, what I call, the first world of sports”. He said 

As the elections into the various positions of the sports federation is expected to hold this year 

The former chairmam of the Lagos State table tennis Association advices on what electorates should look out for in electing persons who drive the desired positive change and growth in nigeria sports sector 

“This is the time for people with capacity to come forward, it’s not for people just looking for a living, there’s no living as a president of a federation, you need to go and find the money, you need to bring your sponsors in and work well with the federal government. So we’re looking for people that have the right capacity. My advise close to the time would be for us to call out and seek out people who we know can do this and hopefully they can get elected. It’s not enough saying he has been there since, we need to access performance and hopefully get people with capacity to do the job”. He said 

Enitan Oshodi remains the first Nigerian to be elected into the board of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation and the first Nigerian to be elected ATTF President.

Nigerian and Japan based Ridwan Oyekola during the week lost to Tosin Osaigbovo in the National Lightweight bout at the battle of  ages boxing championship held at the Campos square stadium Lagos 

Tosin Osaigbovo won  via unanimous decision over Ridwan oyekola 

The 8 Rounds National lightweight challenge was a delight to watch in the championship which featured both amateur and professional boxers 

Battle  of ages season 10 took place for the first time at the Campos square mini stadium Lagos island 

In the 10 Rounds National Super Bantamweight Title bout 

Sulaimon Ahmed  could not withstand the punches from  Durotimi Agboola as he lost via knockout 

Chairman, De Lads boxing promotion Wasiu Alabi expressed his satisfaction with the performance of boxers and the turn out boxing fans at the venue 

He said the bout was held at the Campos square mini stadium Lagos following request from boxing fans to stage the tournament there 

” I have been involved in promotion of boxing for some time now and anytime I host an event the number of spectators that come to watch our fights shows Nigerians love boxing . 

Am happy about the growth of professional boxing in the country but it can be better with the support of corporate bodies ” He said 

President nigeria boxing board of control NBBOf c  Rafiu Ladipo showered encomiums on the chairman of de lads boxing promotions wasiu alabi for supporting the growth of boxing in the country

While hailing the enthusiasm of  wasiu  alabi whom he said has supported the NBBOf c sponsoring it’s programes ladipo called on well meaning individuals and corporat bodies to join forces with them to take boxing to greater heights 

In other results,  in the 8 Rounds National Light Heavyweight Cdecision Rasheed Idowu won by Unanimous decision over Segun Olanrewaju 

Isaac chukwudi won via TKO over Kaki Williams Amosu in the National Super Lightweight Challenge

Oluwatoyin Omotosho triumphed by Majority decision over Saheed Tijani in the National Super Welterweight contest 

In the Super Feather weight Challenge Lawal Ahmed won via unanimous decision over Kabir Lubuola 

In the National Super Welterweight Challenge Alamu Opadiran defeated Ganiyu Kolawole

by Unanimous decision*

All bouts were sanctioned by the nigeria boxing board of control NBB of C 

Chairman Lagos boxing Hall of fame Olawale Edun has praised the performance of boxers who emerge champions of the annual Lagos governors belt tournament. Edun said the quality of boxers who come through the governors belt have displayed nothing but top class boxing 

The renowned monthly Saturday Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) had undergone a rebranding, expanding its scope to include Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) alongside its traditional boxing tournaments. 

“We are indeed very excited and proud of the performance of boxers who have over the years won the governors belt. Thats why the Hall of fame championship is consistent in availing the pugilists a platform to excell in their chosen career . We are grateful about the support we are getting but we need more people to come on board  to discover more young boxers who will become worthy ambassadors for Nigeria ” He said 

Oyebamiji Oluwasegun won the 15th Annual Governor’s Belt – Hall of Fame (HOF) 139 on  December 26th (Boxing Day) at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Oyebamiji Quadri “Ekete” Oluwasegun defeated Qudus Lateef by a split decision in their 3 rounds Bantamweight (54KG) bouts, to claim the 15th Annual Governor’s Belt title and a cheque of five hundred Thousands Naira (#500k).

The tournament featured 13 heart-pounding boxing matches across various weight categories for both male and female fighters. Each athlete stepped into the ring with a fierce determination to claim victory and etch their names in the annals of combat sports history.

In the 48kg male category, Abijuwon Farouq showcased his exceptional skills, decisively defeating Bolarinwa Micheal after three intense rounds.

Abdulahi Robiu also shone brightly in the 60kg male category, exhibiting remarkable pace and precision to secure his win, while Obanla Opeyemi stood his ground in the 81kg male category, clinching victory over Adekunle Habeeb.

On the female side, Idowu Mistura triumphed in the 48kg category against Yakubu Sofiat, while Adeshina Zainab dazzled the audience with her powerful low jabs, dominating the 50kg female category. 

Gbadamosi Aishat fought valiantly, battling her way to victory in the 54kg female category, showcasing the remarkable talent present in Nigerian women’s boxing.

winners were rewarded with medals and cash prizes for their efforts 

The 15th Annual Governors Belt Tournament was not just a competition; it was a celebration of resilience, skill, and the indomitable spirit of Nigerian sports men and women