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Hana Goda and Omar Assar emerged the new champions of Africa at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, held in Tunis, Tunisia on Thursday.
While the younger Goda dethroned fellow Egyptian Dina Meshref 4-2 to clinch the Women's Singles title, their compatriot, Assar, narrowly edged Nigeria's Quadri Aruna in a 4-3 battle of the superstars of African table tennis in the Men's Singles final matchup.
For three days, 50 players from Algeria, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Congo DR, Congo Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Egypt, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia, and Zambia competed in the tournament, which also served as qualifiers for the 2025 ITTF World Cup.
In the Women's Singles, Goda started her day with a comeback win over Meshref. After falling behind 2-0, Goda rallied to win 4-2, reclaiming her title. Meshref initially dominated with scores of 11-9 and 11-5, but Goda regained her composure, winning the next four games 11-9, 11-6, 11-6, and 12-10.
A relieved Goda credited her mental coach for the comeback, stating, "I think the credit must go to my mental coach who advised me that even when I am down, I should never give up. This motivated me to come back in the game. I must also commend my opponent for putting up a good performance, and I am happy with the victory."
In the Men's Singles final, Assar had to dig deep to overcome defending champion Aruna in a close 4-3 match (11-3, 14-16, 11-4, 6-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-6).
After the match, Assar described his win as the most challenging of his career, saying, "This is the toughest tournament, and I am so exhausted from all the matches I played in Tunis. I thank my teammates and our host, Tunisia, for being a good host."
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The semi-finals lived up to expectations. Though the battles were tough, the favourites found a way to push through the stiff competition.
Omar Assar edged past surprise semi-finalist Salifou Abdel Kader with a thrilling 4-3 victory, while Quadri Aruna cruised past Cameroonian Ylane Batix to set up a much-anticipated face-off with his archrival Assar.
Once again, the women’s singles final will be an all-Egyptian affair, highlighting the North African giants’ dominance. Dina Meshref is set to defend her title against Hana Goda.
Goda secured her spot with a commanding 4-1 win over Nigeria’s Fatimo Bello, while Meshref had to dig deep to overcome Mariam Alhodaby 4-2
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Africa’s Finest Secure Spots for ITTF World Cup
Africa's top table tennis talents have clinched their places in the 2025 ITTF World Cup by advancing to the semifinals of the ongoing ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis. The standout players include Quadri Aruna, Omar Assar, Hana Goda, Dina Meshref, Mariam Alhodaby, and Fatimo Bello.
Hana Goda of Egypt was the first to secure her ticket with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tunisia’s Maram Zoghlami. Following her lead, Nigeria’s Fatimo Bello also triumphed 4-1 against Tunisian teenager Ela Saidi.
Omar Assar, a five-time Africa Cup champion, faced a tougher challenge. The Egyptian was pushed to his limits by Algeria’s Mehdi Bouloussa in the men's quarterfinals but ultimately prevailed 4-2 to qualify for the World Cup.
Benin Republic’s Abdel-Kader Salifou earned his maiden ITTF World Cup ticket after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed El-Beiali 4-1 in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, nine-time African Cup champion Dina Meshref of Egypt overwhelmed Nigeria’s Aminat Fashola to make her return to the ITTF World Cup.
Mariam Alhodaby added a third ticket for Egypt with a dominant 4-0 win over Algeria’s Lynda Logrhaibi, securing her place in Macao, China.
It was smooth sailing for Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna, who defeated Cote d’Ivoire’s Oba Oba Kizito 4-0 to return as a regular face at the ITTF World Cup. Cameroon’s Ylane Batix also secured his maiden ticket to the ITTF World Cup after a 4-2 victory over Madagascar’s Antoine Razafinarivo in the quarterfinals.
In the semifinals, Aruna will face Batix, while Assar will compete against Salifou in the Men’s Singles. In the Women’s Singles semifinals, Goda will battle Bello, and Meshref will take on Alhodaby in the race to the podium in Tunis.
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Africa's finest qualify for the ITTF World Cup
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Aruna, Meshref, others justify status at 2025 ITTF Africa Cup
Defending champions Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Dina Meshref of Egypt, along with Egypt’s Omar Assar and Hana Goda, showcased flawless performances at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, advancing to the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament.
Aruna dominated his preliminary matches, securing convincing 3-0 victories against Tunisia’s Myshaal Sabhi and Benin Republic’s Abdel-Kader Salifou. Meshref also continued her dominance, smoothly advancing to the second round.
Assar, Goda, and Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo all secured their spots in the knockout round. Meanwhile, Congo Brazzaville’s Saheed Idowu stunned the Tunisian fans with a 3-1 victory over local favorite Wassim Essid. In a surprising turn of events, Egypt’s third seed Mohamed El-Beiali suffered a 3-0 defeat against Madagascar’s Antonie Razafinarivo. Ethiopia’s Darara Mokonen Dufera, the only top seed to exit in the first round, bowed out after double defeats.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the semifinalists who will qualify for the ITTF World Cup, with the decisive matches taking place on Wednesday, February 26.
The ITTF has praised Tunisia for its exceptional organizational skills. During the opening ceremony on Tuesday, February 25, ITTF President Petra Sorling commended Tunisia for being an excellent host of top-class tournaments in Africa and among the best-organized events globally.
In his welcome address, the President of the Tunisia Table Tennis Federation (TTTF), Lotfi Guerfel, expressed gratitude to the leadership of ITTF Africa for awarding the hosting rights to Tunisia and assured all visitors of a warm stay during the tournament.
President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, also lauded the TTTF for setting high standards in event organization. “We are especially privileged to collaborate with the Tunisia Table Tennis Federation (TTTF), whose active participation in ITTF Africa’s initiatives sets a high standard for hosting and promoting the sport. Their commitment to sharing their rich culture and warmly welcoming athletes, officials, and fans from across Africa adds a special significance to this tournament. Events like this highlight both our diversity and shared passion, strengthening the bonds within our table tennis community,” Oshodi said.
Over 50 players, comprising 29 men and 21 women from Algeria, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Congo DR, Congo Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Egypt, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia, and Zambia, are participating in the three-day tournament. This event also serves as a qualifier for the ITTF World Cup, with semifinalists in the men’s and women’s events securing their tickets to the global tournament in China.
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Continental stars, challengers battle for titles and World Cup tickets in Tunis
The stakes are incredibly high at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, where the continent's best table tennis players are set to clash at the El-Menzah Sports Hall in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. They are competing for prestigious continental titles and coveted tickets to the ITTF World Cup.
Starting Tuesday, February 25, the competition for the continental slots in the Men’s and Women’s World Cup will be intense. Semifinalists will earn their places on the flight to Macao, China, in April.
In the Men’s Singles, 29 players will compete for four coveted spots in the global tournament in China, while 21 players will vie for the four tickets in the Women’s Singles.
Defending champions, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and Egypt’s Dina Meshref, face a Herculean task to retain their titles against formidable opponents eager to dethrone them at the beautiful El-Menzah Sports Hall. Aruna aims for his sixth title alongside Egypt’s Omar Assar, who is also targeting his sixth laurel in Tunis. They will contend with rising stars like Tunisia’s Wassim Essid, Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti, Cameroon’s Batix Ylane, and other experienced players already in Tunis.
Meshref, the most successful player in the competition, seeks to surpass her nine titles in Tunis. However, she must elevate her game to maintain her dominance. Africa’s highest-ranked female player, Hana Goda of Egypt, will target her third title after dual victories in Lagos 2022 and Nairobi 2023. While the two Egyptians may face off against each other at some stage of the competition, they must keep an eye out for other contenders seeking to rewrite the record books in Tunis through stunning upsets.
For the first time in the tournament's history, and to strategically highlight ITTF-Africa’s corporate partners while celebrating excellence in table tennis, the continental body is introducing individual awards at ITTF-Africa events starting with the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis.
ValueJet Player of the Day (Male & Female): Awarded to players who deliver outstanding performances on each matchday starting from the knockout stage. Sponsor: ValueJet
Ethiopian Holiday Most Improved Player of the Tournament (Male & Female): Recognizing rising stars and new talents who make a significant impact at the event. Sponsor: Ethiopian Airlines Holiday
Stag Fair Play Award (Male or Female): For the player who best demonstrates sportsmanship and fairness throughout the tournament. Sponsor: Stag
With this new partnership, ITTF Africa believes the awards will elevate player recognition and enhance sponsors’ engagement with the events.
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Nigeria’s Canaan Queens reach semifinals at ITTF African Club Championships
Nigeria’s sole representatives in the 2025 ITTF African Club Championships, the Canaan Queens of Calabar, have reached the semifinals of the women’s event in Tunis, Tunisia.
Eight teams from Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, and Madagascar are competing in the Women’s event, with Egypt’s Zamalek aiming to defend their 2024 title.
In the Men’s category, nine teams from Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Madagascar, Congo DR, and Cote d’Ivoire are vying for honors, with Egypt’s ENPPI as the defending champions.
The Nigerian team, led by Fatimo Bello, Janet Effiom, Cecilia Otu-Akpan, and Hope Udoaka, has already defeated their Tunisian and Madagascan counterparts in Group 1 of the Women’s event.
However, in their last group match, the Nigerian ladies fell 3-0 to defending champions Zamalek of Egypt, finishing second in the group and advancing to the semifinals.
The Calabar Queens will face Petrojet of Egypt in the first semifinal of the Women’s event on Monday, February 24, at the El-Menzah Sports Hall in Tunis.
Competition Manager Ghazi Ben Hsen noted the impressive turnout of teams for the Club Championships, with Madagascar, Côte d’Ivoire, and Congo DR participating for the first time. He added that the tournament serves as a good rehearsal for the Africa Cup, which kicks off on Tuesday, February 25.
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Happy birthday coach Ma Lin.
A legend of our game noted for one of the best serves in the world.
An Olympic singles and team gold medalist.
Happy Birthday!!!
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Are you ready?
The 2025 ITTF-Africa Club Championships and Cup are almost here!
From February 22nd to 27th, we’re bringing you unforgettable tournaments in the stunning city of Tunis, Tunisia.
We’ve been working hard to make this year’s events bigger and better just for you.
Expect action-parked fixtures featuring Africa’s elite players like the defending champions Quadri Aruna and Dina Meshref to go up against Hana Goda, Omar Assar, and Tunisia’s own Wassim Essid.
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ITTF Africa reconstitutes Committee, Commission to drive new agenda
To advance its new agenda for the next four years, the newly elected executive of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa) has reconstituted 11 standing committees and commissions with a fresh mandate to promote the sport across the continent.
According to Andrew Mudibo, Executive Vice President and chairman of the Reconstitution Committee, the reconstitution process began towards the end of 2024. "The Executive expects all committees and commissions to be fully functional, significantly assisting the Executive in its work and decision-making for the growth and development of table tennis in Africa,” he said.
Mudibo emphasized the importance of commitment from committee members: "The leaders and members of the committees are capable of doing an excellent job, which should make Africa proud. We anticipate positive results. Each committee is expected to work based on its given terms of reference. We are looking for annual reports and monthly and quarterly reports, which will be shared with the Executive Committee of ATTF. The selection process has been structured to ensure that the results speak for the work being done,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Athletes Commission is yet to be constituted, as athletes are expected to choose their representatives. "A total of 11 committees were reconstituted with a fresh mandate, and only one committee remains to be established—the Athletes Commission. The ITTF Africa Executive has agreed that athletes will select their leaders. Guidelines on this process will be provided soon," he added.
President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, urged the committees and commissions to be active, noting that the executive would review their activities annually to assess their effectiveness.
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