Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Madagascar have showcased their table tennis prowess at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana, advancing to the quarter-finals of the men’s team event. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) confirmed this exciting development in a recent statement.
In group one, Egypt dominated their opponents, Ethiopia and Gabon, with impressive 3-0 victories, securing their spot at the top of the group. Meanwhile, Nigeria triumphed over Congo DR and Mauritania in group two, also with a perfect 3-0 record. Algeria and Tunisia displayed their skills by defeating Angola, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, and Kenya, respectively, to progress to the quarter-finals. Madagascar joined the elite teams by overcoming Ghana and Sudan in their matches.
The competition intensifies as the second-placed teams in each group will battle it out for the remaining three spots in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for thrilling matchups in the next round.
On the women’s side, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, and Tunisia have secured their spots in the semi-finals after dominating their respective groups. The President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), Khaled El-Salhy, commended all the teams for their outstanding performance and praised Ghana for hosting a successful event.
With over 19 countries participating, El-Salhy expressed his excitement for the high level of competition and the positive atmosphere created by the host nation. He highlighted the resurgence of table tennis in Ghana, reminiscent of its glory days in the 1970s, and emphasized the sport’s growing popularity on the continent.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and fierce competition, showcasing the best of African table tennis talent on the global stage. Stay tuned for updates on the semi-finals and finals, as the teams vie for glory and recognition in the world of table tennis.
