As predicted, Nigeria and host, Egypt will battle for the top prize in the final of the team events at the ongoing International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Senior championship in Cairo.
The two teams will be aiming for the gold medals in the men and women events of the championship.
To make it to the final of the women division, Nigeria walloped Algeria 3-0, while Egypt had a narrow escape against Congo Brazzaville in the thrilling semifinal tie which ended 3-2 in favour of the North Africans.
In the men cadre, it was Ojo Onaolapo who started the rout against Congo Brazzaville team made up of Nigerian born trio of Saheed Idowu, Saka Suraju and Abiodun Lawal. Idowu gave Onaolapo a run for the win as the game was stretched to five with the left-hand Onaolapo winning 3-2.
ITTF World Player of the year, Aruna Quadri did not disappoint the fans.
ITTF World Player of the year, Aruna Quadri did not disappoint the fans.
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