Nigeria’s Table Tennis Star, Aruna Quadri reclaimed the ITTF Africa Cup title by winning the 2024 edition at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Fresh from his success at the WTT Saudi Smash, top seed, Aruna delivered a dominant performance in the final against Egypt’s Mohamed El-Beiali, securing a 4-0 victory (11-5, 11-6, 12-10, 11-3). This triumph marks Aruna’s return as Africa Cup champion after losing the title to Egypt’s Omar Assar in 2018.
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The World No. 19 speaking to AAN said “There is never an easy win in any competition, and I am happy that my best effort resulted in victory. I always strive not to give up, even when facing challenges, and I am pleased that my hard work paid off. I must commend Rwanda for providing excellent facilities and hospitality for the players. I look forward to returning to this beautiful country.”
In the women’s competition, Meshref showcased her resilience by coming back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat her compatriot Mariam Alhodaby 4-3, becoming the new Africa Cup champion after losing in the finals of the last two editions.
The tournament featured over 50 players from 14 countries, serving as a precursor to the African Olympic Qualification Tournament, scheduled for May 16-18.