Atanda Musa National Invitational Cadet Championships, A New Sporting Event, Has Made Its Debut In Lagos.

Former Commonwealth champion Atanda Musa is hosting a two-day national invitational cadet championship at the Lagos Country Club from Monday, August 26 to Tuesday, August 27. This tournament aims to give back to society and discover new talents, as well as support the efforts of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF).

The event is being organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA) and will feature the top 16 boys and girls from the recently concluded Efunkoya National Cadet Championships, competing in singles events.

LSTTA Chairman Tunji Lawal believes that this tournament is timely and essential for identifying talents to represent Lagos State in national competitions. He stated, “We are excited that Atanda Musa is sponsoring a cadet tournament, which aligns with our goal of nurturing new young players to replace the older ones. Lagos State has produced some of the finest players in the country, but many move to other states due to a lack of equipment. This tournament will help us identify new talents who will become integral parts of the state team for major competitions. It will also sharpen our players’ skills for the upcoming Youth Games in Delta next month.”

Atanda Musa, a 64-year-old table tennis legend, is considered one of Africa’s best players, known for his exceptional backhand play and loop. During his prime years, he competed in various countries, including Spain.

Besides his playing career, Musa has a passion for coaching. He became a full-time coach in Saudi Arabia in 1992 and later moved to Qatar in 1995 to coach at the Ali Club. In 1997, he returned to Nigeria to continue playing and coaching before eventually relocating to the US. Musa’s coaching style emphasizes hard work, discipline, and dedication, focusing on developing players’ skills and helping them reach their full potential. Currently residing in New York City, he coaches at SPIN in his spare time.


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