Mariam Alhodaby

Quadri Aruna to battle Japan’s Harimoto in WTT Star Contender Doha semi-finals

Nigeria’s Aruna among seven to represent Africa at ITTF World Cup

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna will lead a historic seven-player African contingent at the ITTF World Cup scheduled to take place in Macao, China, from 14-20 April, Afrosport reports. For the first time in history, seven players—four men and three women—will represent Africa at the ITTF World Cup. Egypt leads the charge with five players, including 2025 ITTF Africa Cup winners Omar Assar and Hana Goda. Nigeria and...

Nigeria’s Quadri wins gold in ITTF African Championships  

2024 ITTF Championships: Nigeria, Egypt dominate team event in Addis Ababa

Nigeria and Egypt emerged victorious in the team events at the 2024 ITTF Africa Championships, held in Addis Ababa on Monday, October 14, Afrosport reports. In the men’s event, with Egypt absent, Nigeria faced Algeria in a thrilling final. Olajide Omotayo battled Sami Kherouf in a suspenseful match, but Kherouf secured a 3-2 victory, giving Algeria a 1-0 lead. Milhane Jellouli then faced Quadri Aruna, who...

WTT Singapore: Quadri Aruna sees off French teenager in Round 32

WTT Singapore: Quadri Aruna sees off French teenager in Round 32

Africa's number one table tennis player, Quadri Aruna, overcame French ace Alexis Lebrun 3-2 on Tuesday to progress to the round of 16 of the men's singles at the ongoing World Table Tennis Singapore Smash. The world No. 14, who defeated Germany’s Ruwen Filus with the same scoreline in the first round, fought hard to seal a comeback win after Lebrun won the first game 11-8...