Nigeria, Egypt Lead African Charge for 2026 ITTF World Team Championships
The road to the historic London 2026 ITTF World Team Championships begins in Tunisia this October, as Africa’s finest table tennis nations battle for qualification. From October 12 to 19, 2025, the ITTF African Championships will double as the continent’s gateway to the centenary edition of the World Championships—returning to the city where it all began in 1926.
Nigeria, the undisputed powerhouse of West Africa, and North African giants Egypt headline a star-studded men’s lineup that also features Tunisia, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Benin Republic, DR Congo, and Morocco.
The women’s field promises equally fierce action, with Egypt and Nigeria once again the favourites. They will face spirited challenges from Benin Republic, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, Madagascar, DR Congo, Cameroon, South Africa, Angola, Algeria, and hosts Tunisia.
All eyes will be on the final three days of the continental showdown, when the race for London spots reaches fever pitch. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has confirmed that the 2026 Championships will expand to 64 teams for both men and women—up from 40—reflecting the sport’s global surge and creating fresh opportunities for emerging nations.
With history and prestige at stake, Tunisia will witness a renewed Nigeria–Egypt rivalry that could define Africa’s path to London’s grand centenary celebration.