Offiong Edem, a five-time gold medalist in the women’s singles at the African Games, clinched Nigeria’s inaugural medal at the ongoing 2023 African Games by earning a bronze in the women’s table tennis singles.

Edem, despite losing in Tuesday’s semi-final to Egypt’s Dina Meshref in four straight sets, expressed admiration for her opponent: “It was a quality contest, and I respect Dina Meshref. I have no regrets because I have been at the highest level for twenty years. I’ve got the medals too,” she shared with Joy Sports.

With this bronze at the Accra 2023 African Games, Edem’s overall medal tally for the African Games now stands at nine, including two bronze, two silver, and five gold medals.