Two Nigerian table tennis youngsters, Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo, are set to represent the country at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has released the list of players selected to compete at the competition, with both Nigerians included in the line-up.

Kuti will compete in the men’s singles event alongside 31 other players, while Ojo will represent Nigeria in the women’s singles competition.

The two youngsters will also combine forces in the mixed doubles event, giving Nigeria representation across the three table tennis categories.

Their participation offers the country an opportunity to showcase its emerging talents on the international stage as they prepare to compete against some of the best young players at the Youth Olympics.