Aruna aims for sixth Africa Cup title after reaching semi-finals
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna is closing in on another Africa Cup title after advancing to the semi-finals in Benghazi. He secured his spot with a dominant win over Egypt’s Badr Mostafa and now faces Algeria’s Medhdi Bouloussa for a place in the final. The tournament features top players from across Africa, with Aruna standing as the only West African left in the competition. His compatriots Olajide Omotayo and Fatima Bello have been eliminated.
Match highlights
- Quadri Aruna defeated Egypt’s Badr Mostafa 4-0 in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals.
- Earlier, Aruna beat Libya’s Habeb Alajaebi 4-0 in the round of 16.
- In the semi-finals, Aruna will face Algeria’s Medhdi Bouloussa; the winner will play either Omar Assar or Stephane Ouaiche in the final.
- Olajide Omotayo and Fatima Bello were eliminated from the tournament, leaving Aruna as Nigeria’s sole representative.
- The championship is held at Al Nasr Sports Club in Benghazi and serves as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Cup.
