At the ongoing 2025 World Table Tennis Championships Finals in Doha, Nigerian star Aruna Quadri continued his impressive run, securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Borgar Haug of Norway to advance to the men’s singles Round of 32.
The African number one and world-renowned power hitter showed his experience and class, overcoming a determined Haug in six intense sets. Quadri’s consistency and attacking flair were key to his 11-7, 3-11, 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 12-10 win, keeping Nigeria’s hopes alive in the men’s singles draw.
Next up, Aruna faces a major challenge as he takes on world number 13 Benedikt Duda of Germany — a talented left-handed player known for his speed and aggressive topspin play. The clash promises to be one of the highlights of the round.
Meanwhile, others Team Nigeria’s men’s singles , women’s single contingent. Olajide Omotayo, Matthew Kuti, Muizz Adegoke ,and Fatimo Bello all exited the competition in the early rounds. Despite the losses, both Kuti and Adegoke, making their World Championship debuts, gained vital experience and showed glimpses of their potential against the world’s best.
As the tournament progresses, all Nigerian eyes now turn to Aruna Quadri, who carries the nation’s hopes as he prepares for a high-stakes duel with Germany’s Duda in the fight for a place in the Round of 16.