The Canaan Queens, a distinguished table tennis club based in Calabar, are proudly representing Nigeria in the female category at the ongoing 2024 African Club Table Tennis Championship. The tournament, held in Benghazi, Libya, serves as a crucial qualification event for the World Club Championship.
Led by Chief Orok Duke, the chairman of the Canaan Table Tennis Club, the team arrived in Benghazi on Monday. They are set to face the Libyan team in a high-stakes quarterfinal match scheduled for 5 PM Nigerian time. The Nigerian table tennis community is rallying behind the Canaan Queens, hoping for a stellar performance.
In an official correspondence addressed to the President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Ishaku Tikon, the Canaan Table Tennis Club confirmed their acceptance and readiness to represent Nigeria. The letter, signed by Chief Orok Duke, expressed the club's enthusiasm and preparedness for the competition.
The communication read in part:
"Dear President Ishaku Tikon (NTTF),
"With reference to your letter conveying your approval for the nomination of Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar to represent Nigeria in the 2024 African Clubs Table Tennis Championship in Libya from 25th – 27th June 2024 in the Female Category (vide letter; NTTF/02/PD/VOL.11/06, dated 4th June 2024), we write to inform you of our acceptance and readiness to represent Nigeria in the above-named Competition (in the Female Category)."
The team roster includes notable players such as Offiong Edem, Fatima Bello, Cecilia Otu, Idongesit Udoka, and Vivian Oku. The delegation is also composed of officials: Orok Otu Duke (Chairman), Effiowan Ntiero (Secretary), Anthony Essien (Admin), and Richard Edem (Coach).
As the tournament progresses, all eyes are on the Canaan Queens as they strive to secure their place in the World Club Championship.
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