Nigeria emerged as the overall champion of the 2023 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Para Championships on Saturday; dethroning Egpyt in spectacular style after winning 12 gold medals in the continental competition.
As the three-day championship climaxed on Saturday, it was all smiles for the Nigerian players who braved the odds to overthrow hosts, Egypt.
The 2023 ITTF African Para Championships was not only about Nigeria and Egypt as the other participating teams included Algeria, Mauritius, Cameroon, South Africa, Kenya, and Cote d’Ivoire.
The countries all engaged in fierce competition across the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events, showcasing their remarkable talent and dedication.
Nigeria’s para table tennis contingent emerged as the undisputed champions of the championship, securing a total of 12 gold medals; cementing their installation as the new heavyweights in the African para table tennis scene.