By Vivian Ahanmisi
Ghana’s Cynthia Kwabi defeated Benin’s Stacy Anadji in a thrilling group stage match at the ongoing West African Table Tennis Championship in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four-day championship is taking place at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Excitement filled the air as both talented players took to the table for a closely contested match.
The match featured intense rallies, with both athletes showcasing remarkable speed, precision, and skill throughout the encounter.
Kwabi used sharp tactics and pinpoint accuracy to outmanoeuvre Anadji at crucial points during the match.
The crowd erupted with cheers as both players exchanged powerful strokes and clever shot placements.
Kwabi’s nimble footwork and sharp reflexes helped her dominate the table and return Anadji’s shots with confidence.
She won the match 3-1 with a scoreline of 11–7, 9–11, 13–11, 11–6 to top her group.
“I trained hard for this championship, and it paid off at the end of the game,” Kwabi said.
“I am grateful for the support of my team and family,” she added.
Kwabi now advances to the next round, where she will face another top contender.
“I am focused on the next match and will give it my all,” she affirmed.
Also, Nigerian player Aziza Sezuo won her group match against Benin’s Ziadath Akadiri in impressive fashion.
Sezuo’s aggressive play overwhelmed Akadiri, securing a straight-sets victory: 11–9, 11–5, 11–9, 11–8.
NAN reports that the African West Championship continues to thrill fans with top-class table tennis in Lagos. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Kamal Tayo Oropo
