Major Upsets Rock Osun Table Tennis Championship as New Champions Emerge

Shockwaves hit Nigeria’s table tennis scene as the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Championship in Osun delivered stunning upsets and a reshaped title race.

Defending women’s champion Hope Udoaka was knocked out in a thrilling round of 16 clash by underdog Khadijat Okanlawon, losing 2-3 in a dramatic five-set battle. The surprise didn’t end there, as rising junior Fumilayo Ojo dominated second seed Sukurat Aiyelabegan in straight sets, guaranteeing a new women’s champion this year.

Hope Udoaka

In contrast, the men’s category saw defending champion Abdulbasit Abdulfatai hold his ground after a tough win over veteran David Fayele, while Akanbi Rilwan advanced comfortably to the quarterfinals.

Hosted at the Idera Multi-Purpose Hall in Otan Ayegbaju, the tournament features over 200 players battling for a ₦5 million prize pool—highlighting its growing prestige in Nigerian sports.

With the women’s field wide open and top contenders still standing in the men’s draw, the championship is set for a thrilling grand finale.

Written by Boom RadioNG