The 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships exploded into action at London’s Copper Box Arena, with Africa’s heavyweights delivering high-octane performances. While the continent’s women’s teams faced a rocky start, the men of Nigeria, Egypt, and Madagascar showcased the resilience and star power that have made them global threats. […]
The African table tennis hierarchy remains firmly under Egyptian rule. On Monday, February 9, 2026, the ITTF Africa Cup concluded in Benghazi, Libya, with a masterclass in dominance: Omar Assar secured a historic seventh men’s title, while 18-year-old phenom Hana Goda continued her flawless continental reign. The “Flawless” Seven: Omar […]
As the qualifiers wrap up and the stakes get higher, the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos officially enters its main draw phase on Thursday, July 24, at the vibrant Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. With $100,000 in prize money and up to 400 world ranking points on the line, the […]
WTT Contender Lagos 2025: Global Table Tennis Titans to Light Up Nigeria in July The buzz is real — WTT Contender Lagos 2025 is officially locked in for July 22–26, and the star lineup is nothing short of spectacular. Held in Lagos, Nigeria, this leg of the World Table Tennis […]
Quadri Aruna’s inspiring run at the 2025 ITTF World Championships came to an end in Doha, but not without leaving a lasting mark on African table tennis. The Nigerian icon fell to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano in a high-profile fourth-round clash that saw the South American superstar assert total dominance. Held […]
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, powering into the fourth round of the Men’s Singles after a gritty 4-2 triumph over Germany’s Benedikt Duda at the iconic Lusail Hall. Aruna, the last African player standing in the […]
With unyielding spirit and world-class finesse, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has kept Africa’s table tennis dream alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. On a day when many African contenders exited the stage, Aruna stood tall, battling his way into the third round of the Men’s Singles—solidifying his […]
Africa Makes Strong Statement at 2025 ITTF World Cup as Meshref, Goda, and Aruna Blaze Through Openers in Macao Africa’s table tennis elite wasted no time announcing their intentions at the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, with Dina Meshref, Hana Goda, and Quadri Aruna delivering standout performances in […]
Egyptian table tennis stars Hana Goda and Omar Assar emerged victorious at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis, Tunisia, claiming the Women’s and Men’s Singles titles in a thrilling showcase of skill and determination. The tournament, which concluded on Thursday, brought together the continent’s finest players and served as […]
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has released the official seeding list for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Omar Assar seeded 14th and 16th respectively in the Men’s Singles event. African Contenders Set for Tough Competition Other African players, including Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo, Egypt’s […]
