Nigeria, July 19 -- Lagos is once again sharpening its edges as Africa's fortress of table tennis, preparing to welcome the world for the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos from 22 to 26 July at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.

As anticipation reaches fever pitch, World Table Tennis (WTT) has officially confirmed six wildcard entries featuring a fiery blend of young guns and seasoned ball strikers from Nigeria, France, Portugal, and South Korea, poised to shake up an already competitive main draw.

But this isn't just another tournament, it's a continuation of momentum. Last year's wildcard picks proved the impact of opportunity. Taiwo Mati, who returns as a wildcard again this year, reached the round of 16 in th...