By VIVIAN AHANMISI

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna cruised into the Men’s Singles semi-finals, defeating Egypt’s Mostafa Badr 4–0 at the ITTF Africa Cup in Benghazi, Libya.

Aruna dominated throughout, winning 11–5, 12–10, 11–8, 11–9, with superior control and relentless attacking play against his Egyptian opponent.

“I stayed focused from the first point and executed my game plan perfectly. Every match here is tough, so consistency is vital,” Aruna said.

The Nigerian maintained a high tempo, denying Badr rhythm and reinforcing his reputation as one of Africa’s leading table tennis players.

Algeria’s Stephanie Ouaiche also reached the semi-finals after defeating Cameroon’s Batix Ylane 4–0 in their Men’s Singles quarter-final encounter.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ouaiche controlled rallies and capitalised on crucial points to seal an emphatic straight-sets victory.

“I felt confident and patient today. My aim is to keep improving as the tournament progresses,” Ouaiche said.

Egypt’s Omar Assar advanced after overpowering Tunisia’s Essid Wassim 4–0, winning 11–9, 11–9, 11–7, 11–7 in another quarter-final.

In the girls’ quarter-finals, Egypt’s Hana Goda defeated Algeria’s Jade Morice 4–0, while Dina Meshref also secured a straight-sets victory over Tunisia’s Ela Saidi.

Algeria’s Tania Morice beat Tunisia’s Haj Salah Abir 4–0 to book her place in the semi-finals of the competition.

The championship continues in Benghazi with highly anticipated semi-final matches scheduled at the venue. (NAN)

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