I’m Ready For New Challenge In Germany, Says Aruna Quadri
FeaturedSports July 2, 2020 Dianabasi Effiong
The clock has started clicking for Aruna Quadri as the Nigerian is eagerly
looking forward to joining the elite players in the world for the 2020/2021
German Table Tennis Bundesliga League.
After more that a decade plying his trade in the Portuguese League where he
has established himself as the number one player, Quadri will on September
starts a new chapter in his illustrious career when he donned the colours
of TC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell in the German Bundesliga.
“For years many people are aware that the German league is the toughest and
strongest in Europe and for myself I have no doubt about that. I am fully
aware of what I am going to be facing with the start of season 2020/21.
“The Portuguese league is entirely different from the German league, there
is an enormous difference regarding the level. For me, the German league is
of the highest level, while the Portuguese league is a normal one, but not
too bad. The German Bundesliga has several players rated top 100 or even
top 10 in the world. For this reason, the level is high and the competition
is tough,” he said.
To bolster the team ahead of the new season, the management of Quadri’s
club has signed Hong Kong number three Lam Siu Hang.
The central German-based team will be relying on Quadri to spearhead the
squad which also has German international Ruwen Filus and German youth
international Fan Bo Meng.
The Nigerian added that he is familiar with his teammates at his new club,
when he said: “Yes, of course! During the world tours I used to practice
with Ruwen Filus for a while, he is a great player and one of the best
defenders in the world. I also met Fan Bo Meng on world tours, he has lots
of talent. I am certain we will all become a great family in the TTBL.
“Just like every other team we want to be the champion. My goal is to be a
great ambassador for my team in the league and to always give 100% for my
performance,” the Oyo State-born athlete said.
Earlier this year, Quadri signed for TC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell and he
will be the only African competing in the German elite league this year
after Egypt’s Omar Assar quit Borussia Dusseldorf to move to France.