In the absence of Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo and Offiong Edem will take center stage as Nigeria’s flag bearers in the 2024 WTT Contender singles event.
This prestigious tournament took place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State.
In Men’s Singles, Omotayo, the 2019 African Games champion, will lead a contingent of seven Nigerian players vying for a place in the second round.
The opening challenge awaits in the form of India’s Manav Thakkar.
Junior sensation Matthew Kuti faces Frenchman Thibault Poret, while other Nigerian talents such as Azeez Solanke, Mustapha Mustapha and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai are set to take on tough opponents from China and India.
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In an exciting sibling battle, Amadi Omeh and Muiz Adegoke will battle each other in the first round.
Edem entered women’s singles contention, pitted against compatriot Fatimo Bello in the opening round.
Defending women’s singles champion Shin Yubin begins her title defense against India’s Archana Kamath.
Meanwhile, 2024 Africa Cup of Nations champion Dina Meshref of Egypt faces Chinese teenager Xu Huiyao.
Day 2 of the inaugural WTT Series in Sub-Saharan Africa promises to be exciting, with star players eyeing the coveted $80,000 prize pool and star points.
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