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Aruna out of Singapore Smash 2025 after second round defeat to Calderano

Defending champions Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Egyptian Dina Meshref, along with Egypt’s Omar Assar and Hana Goda, showcased flawless performances at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup to all advance to the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament. Aruna dominated his preliminary matches, securing convincing 3-0 victories against Tunisia’s Myshaal Sabhi and Benin Republic’s Abdel-Kader Salifou. Meshref also continued her dominance, smoothly advancing to the second...

2024 Nigerian Table Tennis Review: Resilience, Triumph and the bigger picture

by Bayo Adegboyega

31 December 2024

The year 2024 comes with mixed feelings for Nigerian table tennis on and off the table, highs and lows were recorded, it's safe to say the year is marked by increased participation, and a renewed focus on developing the sport. ITTF African Championships Despite missing out on the Men and Women singles titles at the 2024 ITTF African Championships in Ethiopia, the doubles event was dominated...

Nigeria’s Quadri wins gold in ITTF African Championships

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

by Ibikunle Salako

14 October 2024

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...

Nigeria Table Tennis Federation releases squad list for ITTF African championships

by Bayo Adegboyega

9 October 2024

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) on Wednesday announced a 10-member squad for the 2024 ITTF African championships scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 12 - 19, Afrosport reports. Defending men singles champion, Quadri Aruna, leads the final team list released by the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), which also include Olajide Omotayo, Ajoke Ojomu and Fatimo Bello. The team also comprises...

Assar & Aruna to lead Africa at Saudi Smash

Paris 2024: Egypt’s Omar Assar returns as Africa’s top-rated table tennis player

by Bayo Adegboyega

7 August 2024

Egypt's Omar Assar is back as Africa's top-rated star by moving to 17th in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings after a stellar outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Afrosport reports. The Egyptian became the first African to reach consecutive quarter-finals at the Olympics, before losing to Sweden's Truls Moregard. The only other African table tennis player to reach the quarter-final at the...

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Aruna, Meshref & other stars advance to knockout stage at 2025 ITTF Africa Cup

2024 Nigerian Table Tennis Review: Resilience, Triumph and the bigger picture

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

Nigeria Table Tennis Federation releases squad list for ITTF African championships

Paris 2024: Egypt’s Omar Assar returns as Africa’s top-rated table tennis player

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