Nigerian table tennis icon Atanda Musa is hosting a two-day national invitational cadet championship at the Lagos Country Club from Monday, August 26 to Tuesday, August 27 (today).
The former Commonwealth Games champion embarked on this initiative in order to give back to society and discover new talents.
Musa, who now resides in the United States, stated that the tournament aims to unearth talent and support the efforts of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation.
The event, organised in collaboration with the Lagos State Table Tennis Association, will feature the top 16 boys and girls from the recently concluded Efunkoya National Cadet Championships, competing in singles events.
Musa, 64, is considered one of Africa’s best table tennis players, known for his exceptional backhand play and loop.
He has played in various countries, including Spain, during his prime years.
In addition to his playing career, the 10-time African Champion has a passion for coaching. He became a full-time coach in Saudi Arabia in 1992, then moved to Qatar in 1995 to coach at the Ali Club. In 1997, he returned to Nigeria to continue playing and coaching before relocating to the US.
