Nigeria, others vie for 2026 ITTF World Championships tickets

Nigeria, Egypt and other countries are gearing up to compete at the 2025 ITTF African Championships from October 12 to 19 in Tunisia as they begin the race for qualification to the London 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in the United Kingdom. The London 2026 Championships marks a historic centenary celebration, returning the World Championships […]

Nigeria, Egypt and other countries are gearing up to compete at the 2025 ITTF African Championships from October 12 to 19 in Tunisia as they begin the race for qualification to the London 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in the United Kingdom.

The London 2026 Championships marks a historic centenary celebration, returning the World Championships to the city where it all began in 1926.

In the men’s division, Nigeria—West Africa’s dominant force—and Egypt—the North African powerhouse—will be joined by Tunisia, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Benin Republic, DR Congo, and Morocco.

The women’s field features Egypt, Nigeria, Benin Republic, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, Madagascar, DR Congo, Cameroon, South Africa, Angola, Algeria, and host nation Tunisia.

With London in sight, the battle for qualification will intensify during the final three days of the continental tournament, where all eyes will be on Nigeria and Egypt as they renew their storied rivalry.

According to a statement by ITTF, the London 2026 Championships will feature 64 teams in both the men’s and women’s events—an expansion from the previous 40-team format.

The tennis governing body stressed that the growth reflects the global rise of table tennis and opens the door for more nations to compete at the highest level.