Nigeria’s men’s team reclaimed their crown at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships on Thursday, July 17, with a commanding victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
The men’s team, led by the trio of Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, powered past Côte d’Ivoire in a commanding 3-0 victory in the final to secure the gold medal and book their spot at the 2025 African Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
This triumph marked a strong comeback for the Nigerian men after narrowly losing the title to Togo in 2024.