Offiong Edem has secured Nigeria’s inaugural medal at the African Games 2023 by clinching a bronze in the women’s table tennis singles event, according to Completesports.com.
Despite facing a 4-0 defeat in the semi-final against Egypt’s Dina Meshref, Edem’s achievement marks her second consecutive bronze at the African Games.
Reflecting on her performance, the veteran table tennis star expressed her happiness and attributed her success to the experience gained at the last World Championships in Korea.
Edem extended her gratitude to the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) for their support, emphasizing the positive impact of participating in such international competitions, particularly in Ghana.
Edem acknowledged the competitive edge of Egyptian players, noting their regular attendance at international events compared to Nigerian players.
She expressed hope for increased support to enable Nigerian table tennis to reclaim its top position in Africa.
Edem’s bronze medal signifies a significant accomplishment for Nigeria at the African Games, setting a promising tone for future competitions.