In a breathtaking final at the ITTF Africa Cup in Tunisia, Egyptian table tennis star Omar Assar outlasted Nigeria’s defending champion, Quadri Aruna, in a seven-game epic, clinching a hard-fought 4-3 victory to reclaim the continental throne.
Both players, locked in a historic rivalry with five Africa Cup titles each, battled for ultimate supremacy in one of the most intense showdowns in African table tennis history.
The match was a rollercoaster of skill, resilience, and nerve, as Assar and Aruna traded powerful strokes and tactical brilliance, pushing each other to the absolute limit.
Aruna, known for his explosive forehand and relentless attacking style, took an early lead, but Assar’s composure and strategic play saw him claw back into the match.
The Egyptian star held his nerve in the deciding game, sealing victory and etching his name into history as the first player to win six Africa Cup titles.
With this victory, Assar not only dethrones Aruna but also reaffirms Egypt’s dominance in African table tennis.
However, this saga is far from over—Aruna will undoubtedly return stronger, setting the stage for another thrilling chapter in this legendary rivalry.
