Nigeria, July 20 -- The ITTF Africa West Regional Championships have grown into more than just a regional tournament; it's now a battleground for legacy, bragging rights, and qualification for continental glory.

The 2025 edition, hosted at the iconic Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall in Lagos from 16 to 19 July, served as a qualifier for the October African Championships scheduled for Kigali. Seven nations, excluding Liberia, which withdrew, came to test their mettle against Nigeria's dominant force.

Nigeria, smarting from their men's team's loss to Togo in 2024, returned home with a clear message: the crown belongs here. And over four charged days, they delivered.

In the men's singles final, Matthew Kuti made history by becoming the first West...