The one-sided final saw Aruna effortlessly take down the Egyptian 11-5, 11-6, 12-10, 11-3 to emerge as the new Africa Cup champion. The final was also the 13th meeting between Aruna and Bieali, with the Egyptian seeking his maiden singles title. “I never gave up on my dream, it doesn’t matter where you come from,” Aruna told ITTF Africa after the game. Dina Meshref prevailed over Mariam Alhodaby in an all-Egypt women’s singles final for her seventh title. Meshref defeated Nigeria’s Offiong Edem 4-0 to reach the final while Alhodaby was flawless in the semi-finals against defending champion Hana Goda with a 4-0 win.

Source: Punch May 15, 2024 17:16 UTC