By Kelvin Obambon
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has congratulated Canaan Queens, players of the Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, for making Nigeria proud in the recently concluded African Club Table Tennis Championship held in Benghazi, Libya.
The Honourable Minister who extended his congratulation to the team via a telephone call with Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, said that Canaan Queens represented the country well at the international table tennis tourney.
While commending Hon. Orok Duke for his unwavering support to the team, the Minister noted that his effort goes to demonstrate how individuals can contribute significantly to the development of sports in Nigeria.
Canaan Queens who represented Nigeria at the continental competition won their matches against Benghazi Al Jahdida of Libya and Commercial Bank Club (Ethiopia) in the Women’s Team Semifinals to set up a finals with Petrojet Tennis Club of Egypt.
They emerged runners up after losing to the Egyptian side, Petrojet 3-1, 3-1, 3-2 in the finals.