ITTF Africa Championship: Nigerian star crashes out after injury

ITTF Africa Championship

A Nigerian table tennis star has been eliminated from the Round of 16 at the 2026 ITTF Africa Championship in Tangier, Morocco, after being forced to retire from his match against Egypt’s Mohammed Elbeiali due to injury, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian was trailing 3-2 in sets when the injury prevented him from continuing the encounter, bringing his campaign in the competition to an unfortunate end.

The setback denied the Nigerian star the opportunity to complete the match and fight for a place in the quarter-finals of the continental championship.

The 2026 ITTF Africa Championship is being held in Tangier, Morocco, with top players from across the continent competing for honours.

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