{"id":7155,"date":"2026-02-11T12:03:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/ittf-aruna-quadri-crashes-out-as-africa-cup-crown-slips-for-the-sixth-time\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:03:53","slug":"ittf-aruna-quadri-crashes-out-as-africa-cup-crown-slips-for-the-sixth-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/ittf-aruna-quadri-crashes-out-as-africa-cup-crown-slips-for-the-sixth-time\/","title":{"rendered":"ITTF: Aruna Quadri Crashes Out as Africa Cup Crown Slips for the Sixth Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nigeria\u2019s table tennis icon, Aruna Quadri <\/strong>saw his bid to reclaim the ITTF Africa Cup, come to an end on Monday night in Benghazi, Libya, after suffering a tense seven-set semifinal defeat to Algeria\u2019s Mehdi Bouloussa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The five-time champion fell 4\u20133 (11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7, 8-11, 8-11, 11-7)<\/strong> at the iconic Al-Nasr Sports, Cultural and Social Club<\/strong>, ending his quest for a record-extending sixth continental title.<\/p>\n

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Sixth Title Dream Ends in Agony<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aruna entered the 2026 edition determined to reclaim the trophy he lost in 2025 to long-time rival Omar Assar of Egypt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After storming through the group stage and knockout rounds, expectations were high that the Nigerian star would add another chapter to his decorated continental legacy.<\/p>\n

Having already secured qualification for the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China<\/strong>, Aruna needed just two more wins to lift the trophy again.<\/p>\n

However, standing in his way was a resurgent Bouloussa and the Algerian delivered under pressure.<\/p>\n

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How the Semi-final Game Unfolded<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The semifinal lived up to its billing as one of the tournament\u2019s most electrifying clashes.<\/p>\n