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Musa battles into next round at WTT Contender Lagos 2026

Posted : 22 May 2026

Osun State’s teenage table tennis prodigy, Khadijah Musa, has progressed to the second phase of the ongoing WTT Contender Lagos 2026 after an impressive recovery in the women’s singles event at the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos.

The young Nigerian star finished second in Group B following a determined display against quality opposition from across Africa and Asia.

Khadijah endured a difficult start to the tournament, losing 3-0 to India’s Nithya Mani in her opening group match. Despite the setback, the fast-rising player responded with renewed confidence and resilience in her remaining fixtures.

She revived her qualification hopes with a convincing 3-1 victory over fellow Nigerian Onyinyechi Mbah before producing another spirited performance to edge Madinath Yessoufou of the Republic of Benin 3-2 in a thrilling, decisive encounter.

The hard-fought win confirmed her place among the players advancing to the next stage of the prestigious international competition.

Khadijah’s qualification further underlines her rapid development as one of Nigeria’s brightest young table tennis talents, with the Osun-born athlete continuing to gain valuable experience on the international circuit.

The WTT Contender Lagos 2026 has drawn top players from different parts of the world, creating a major opportunity for emerging African stars to test themselves against elite competition while also competing for ranking points.

Having successfully navigated the group stage, Khadijah Musa will now shift focus to the next phase as she aims to continue her impressive run in Lagos.

This impressive advancement highlights the resilience and elite potential of Nigeria's rising sports stars. By overcoming an initial defeat to secure vital wins, Khadijah Musa proved her ability to perform under high-stakes tournament pressure. Her continuation in the competition keeps domestic hopes alive and promises more exciting action for local fans in the upcoming rounds.

 

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