WTT Unveils Wildcards for 2025 Contender Lagos
Lagos continues to cement its reputation as Africa’s table tennis hub, drawing global attention to the annual WTT Contender Lagos. As anticipation builds for this year’s tournament, scheduled from July 22 to 26, the World Table Tennis (WTT) management has officially announced six wildcard entries, featuring players from Nigeria, Portugal, France, and South Korea.
Among the standout names is French teenage sensation Rémi Betelu, a semi-finalist at the 2025 WTT Feeder Havirov. The young defender is set to make his mark in Lagos, aiming to defend his way to glory at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.
In the Women’s Singles category, Kim Nayeong of South Korea headlines the Host Wildcard nominations. The 19-year-old, who reached the semi-finals at WTT Contender Lagos 2023, returns with her sights firmly set on capturing her first WTT Series title.
Joining her are Fu Yu of Portugal and Nigeria’s own Aminat Fashola. Fu, known for her lightning-fast penhold style, will look to dominate her opponents, while Fashola hopes to draw strength and inspiration from the passionate home crowd.
In the Men’s Singles, Nigerian hopefuls Samuel Boboye and Taiwo Mati will be flying the flag as Host Wildcard nominees. They’ll be joined by France’s Romain Ruiz, a flick-shot specialist known for his dynamic play.
These wildcard entries promise to add even more excitement to an already star-studded line-up, as Lagos prepares to host another thrilling edition of the WTT Contender series.
