At six consecutive African Games, Bose Kaffo had won fifteen medals (seven gold) in singles and doubles from 1987 to 2007, winning at least one medal at each Games.
Kaffo, who is an ITTF trained instructor, is also concerned about the quality of coaching which she said should be uplifted to rub off positively on the sport.
“As a qualified table tennis course conductor and a coach, my first interest is to see Nigeria retaining the best in Africa. We need to educate our coaches, examined their efficiency and test their qualities. I will want to see more top and better players in Africa table tennis. We can achieve this, by constantly conducting coaching courses and training programmes. We need to go down to schools and its environs and advertise table tennis. As a sport scientist, I will like to make use of my ability to bring out the best in developing and less privileged countries,” she added.
Kaffo believes athletes should look beyond sports but aim to go to school. “When I was studying, it was tough and I had to give education my all because I discovered that I cannot achieve anything without it. Although, I have been interested in studying and I was not looking to be what I am as an athlete then. With the fast growing world, I am often graving for more knowledge in my field.”
At 14, Kaffo became an integral part of the Nigeria national team and for her; table tennis has brought good tidings.