Tennis

Gado and Ofori Blaze into Quarter-Finals at African Youth Table Tennis Championship

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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By Kwame Larweh

 

Ghana’s promising table tennis duo, Nuhu Ibrahim Gado and Richard Ofori, have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Under-19 Boys’ Doubles event at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championship, currently underway at the Sir Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos, Nigeria.

 

The pair exhibited remarkable synergy, technical skill, and determination to reach the last eight of the competition. Gado, a seasoned campaigner who clinched gold in the Mini-Cadet Boys’ Singles at the 2019 Ghana Junior and Cadet Open, has built a formidable partnership with Ofori.

 

Their campaign began with a convincing 3-1 victory over Algeria’s Khenniche Sofiance and Touaibia Khaled in the Round of 32. They then cruised past Zimbabwe’s Makoni Shallom and Nourumba Tatenda with a commanding 3-0 win in the Round of 16.

 

Renowned for their fast-paced attacking style and sharp forehands, Gado and Ofori have caught the eye with their dynamic play and tactical intelligence. With a place in the semi-finals now within reach, the Ghanaian pair are targeting a podium finish — a result that would further cement Gado’s rising legacy and underscore Ghana’s growing presence in continental table tennis.

 

The quarter-final match promises to be a stern test, but the duo’s performances thus far have sparked optimism and pride within the Ghanaian camp.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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