By
Our Reporter
MOHAMED El-Beiali has
cemented his place in the Egyptian national team and he has been an integral
member of the team to several tournaments within and outside Africa.
Again, the 29-year-old will
be embarking on another journey to Lagos, Nigeria for the 2018 ITTF Challenge
Seamaster Nigeria Open with one mission in his mind – to win the title like his
compatriot – Omar Assar.
But Mohamed El-Beiali is
aware of the task before him when he gets to Lagos and he is optimistic that
despite the growing profile of Africa’s elite tournament, he is primed to
clinch the title despite missing it narrowly in 2014 when he was beaten in the
semifinal in 2014 by compatriot – El-Sayed Lashin.
“Nigeria Open is getting
stronger every year particularly with the quality of players and this year, I
am ready to fight for the title. I am aware of the quality of players coming
this year but I will try my best to make something out of it as I am ready to
fight till the end,” he said.
Like every player who is
always willing to return to Nigeria, Mohamed El-Beiali described Nigeria Open
as a unique tournament in Africa particularly with the friendly nature of
Nigerians whose understanding of the sport cannot be underestimated. “I like
people in Nigeria and I like Nigerian players and for sure Quadri Aruna has
made us proud in Africa. Being my fourth appearances in the competition, I am
hoping that I can replicate my 2014 feat where I made it to the semifinal
stage,” he added.
Mohamed El-Beiali has
admitted that with the array of stars coming to Nigeria Open this year, it
promises to be exciting and tough for every player but as an optimist, the
Egyptian star is not giving up on his dream of claiming his first title in
Lagos. “I have seen the quality of players coming this year and I must confess
that it promises to be explosive this year with huge support from the very
understanding and supporting Lagos fans. I am hopeful that I can make it this year
amidst the stars coming to Lagos.
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