Also, a new champion emerged in the Men’s Singles after Rilwan Akanbi dazed his countryman and tournament’s favorite, Azeez Solanke, to become the Men’s Singles regional champion.
Bello, who won the maiden edition of the championships in Abidjan in 2019, was unbeaten in the singles event and completed her good run with a convincing 4-0 (11-9, 11-7, 11-7, 11-9) win over Fashola.
In the entertaining Men’s final, Akanbi’s calmness paid off as he triumphed over Solanke 4-3 (7-11, 11-3, 6-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-4, 11-8).
Nigeria dominated the four-day event ahead of participating teams from Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Togo, and the Benin Republic.
Nigeria’s dominance started in the team event with the host claiming the men and women titles in the team.
Congratulations to Fatimo Bello and Rilean Akanbi. It is interesting to note that these two Champions played for Tesano Spinners Table Tennis Club in the 2017 Ghana Table Tennis League .
Congratulations to Fatimo Bello and Rilean Akanbi. It is interesting to note that these two Champions played for Tesano Spinners Table Tennis Club in the 2017 Ghana Table Tennis League .