Nigerian table tennis legend, Quadri Aruna, has emphatically reclaimed his position as the king of African table tennis. The 35-year-old icon surges back to the number one spot in Africa, according to the latest ITTF rankings released on Tuesday.
Aruna’s impressive performances, including his recent victory at the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup, propelled him to 17th in the world rankings, displacing his Egyptian rival, Omar Assar. Assar, who briefly held the top spot in Africa after winning the 2024 African Games, now finds himself at number two on the continent and 22nd in the world rankings.
The expiration of points earned at the 2023 World Championships contributed to Assar’s drop. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Mohamed El-Beiali, who fell to Aruna at the Africa Cup, sits at number three in Africa (49th worldwide).
On the women’s side, Egypt maintains its dominance with Dina Meshref retaining the top African ranking (24th globally). Her compatriot, Hana Goda, follows closely at 31st in the world rankings.
