Twelve countries from Africa are taking part in the tournament and the former African ping pong is hopeful that teams from the continent can make a lot of impact at the tournament considering the performance of players from the zone in the last two year
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In the last two months, Quadri had defeated some of the world’s highly rated players like Egypt’s duo of Oma Assar and El-Sayed Lashin, as well as Singapore’s Jian Zhan
Without any doubt, the Northern Ireland side were in superb form but the superb display by current African champion, Aruna Quadri, ensured that Nigeria defied the odd against the Irish side to win the encounter at 3-2
Barrowman’s performance followed a dance presentation by dozens of dancers who reminded the world of the nation’s inventions such as the TV and steam engine
Toriola, who is making his fourth appearance at the games, having made his first appearance at the 2002 Manchester Games, will be in charge of the 127-man contingent representing Nigeria at the 11-day multi-sports tournament
Having failed to gain promotion to the championship division in 2012, the Segun Toriola-captained side will taste action on the opening day in Group E when they take on the Asia side in the first match of the preliminary round at the Yoyogi Gymnasium in Tokyo
Aside Czech Republic and Belgium, the team will confront the likes of Canada, Indonesia and Bosni-Herzegovina in Group E of the competition holding next month in Tokyo, Japan
“Being my first time in Nigeria and the first time that such tournament will be staged in Nigeria, I want to say the organizers should be commended even as I look forward to attending more tournaments in Nigeria