By our reporter 2.5.2026
The 2026 O’jez Ladder Table Tennis tournament exclusive to members of the Ikeja Country Club, Lagos came to a thrilling end on Friday night.
After a week-long round rubbing, the final game of the tournament between Henry Obaro and Abiodun Agoro raised the roof of the Ikeja Country table tennis section, it was one battle of supremacy spectators would remember for a long while.
The clash of champions from League one and league two saw Obaro representing league one, fall behind to Agoro representing league two in the first set. And in the second set Obaro was nine points down when he rallied round to level up and win the game. Agoro took the third set, but Obaro levelled up at 3-3 before forcing Agoro into a corner to win the set. Agoro seemed tired from his game against Afolabi Toriola in a league two contest about an hour to the final clash.
Other winners include Bolaji Odugbesan in the ladies category, 78-years-old Bode Adekusibe in the super veteran category, Olufemi George won in the veteran category, Agoro won league two, while Obaro won league one.
Speaking on the outcome of the tournament, Ikeja Country Club table tennis section chairman Abiodun Bamgbade remarked that the 2026 O’jez ladder tournament was special, considering the turnout and level of competition. He praised the two finalists for putting up a spirited fight.
Also, he thanked sponsor of the tournament Mr. Joseph Odobeatu chairman of the O’jez entertainment group for his commitment to uplifting the profile of table tennis in the club and in the country in general.
Effiong Nyong, representative of the O’jez entertainment group speaking on behalf of the company, reiterated their commitment to see table tennis at the Ikeja Country Club enjoy more sponsorship and support in years to come.
From left Abiodun Agoro, Henry Obaro, Mr. Joseph Odobeatu and Sunny Nneji at the presentation of awards.