BY Victor Akhidenor
Nigeria’s table tennis teams on Friday continued their impressive run in the team event, with both the men’s and women’s team recording victories over their opponents.
The women team defeated Barbados 3-0 while the men recorded the same scoreline in a win over Kiribati.
In the women’s double, Olufunke Oshonaike and Ganiat Ogundele defeated Anthonette Riley and Sherrice Felix in three straight sets 11-6, 11-7, 11-7.
In the women’s single event, Ganiat Ogundele beat Krystle Harvey also in straight sets 11-5, 11-5, 11-7; while namesake, Rashidat Ogundele, defeated Sherrice Felix 11-9, 11-6, 11-7.
In the men’s double, Jide Ogidiolu and Bode Abiodun beat Teitua Beia and Choy Freddy 11-3, 11-1, 11-3 in three straight sets.
In the singles, Ojo Onaolapo beat Katirakei Tetabo 11-3, 11-2, 11-2. Also, Bode Abiodun beat Choy Freddy 11-3, 11-1, 11-1.
Action continues on Saturday in both men and women events.
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