Portugal-based Seun Ajetunmobi has described his victory at the
Nigeria Table Tennis Federation organised President’s Cup as a precursor
to a greater achievement for him next year. The former national
champion came from behind to beat Kazeem Makanjuola 6-11, 12-10, 11-13,
11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 11-5 in the final of the tournament on Thursday.
Ajetunmobi admitted that Makanjuola of the Nigeria Security and Civil
Defence Corps made life difficult for him and that he had to rely on
his experience to beat his less illustrious opponent. The Gunca Sports
Club of Portugal player said that he was shocked by the improvement in
Makanjuola’s game which was an indication of the good work the new NTTF
board is doing.
“I am happy for this victory because it was a tough match for me.
Kazeem is my boy; I used to advise him on his game and I am very
surprised about what I saw here today (Thursday) ,” he said. Janet
Effiom beat Atinuke Olaide in the women’s category. Ajetunmobi and
Effiom went home with N250,000 each, while the other competitors got
N50,000 for their participation.
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