From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Team Delta added to it’s gold medal haul at the ongoing 21st National Sports Festival (NSF) after defeating Team Oyo 3-0 in the women’s team table tennis final.
The team consisting of Rashidat Ogundele, Fatima Bello, Ajoke Ojomu and Aminat Fashola cruised in a one sided final against Team Oyo at the Indoor Sports Hall of Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Delta’s Fatima Bello beat Oyo’s Fatima Kazeem 3-0 (11-4, 11-6, 11-7) while Ajoke Ojomu fought hard to win 3-2 (11-3, 9-11, 5-11, 11-8, 11-3) against Halima Hussain.
Captain of the victorious team, Rashidat Ogundele expressed delight over winning the first table tennis medal at the games.
Ogundele said the win has given Team Delta confidence, adding that her teammates are ready for the singles event.