Nigeria and Egypt await World Table Tennis Championships draw
African table tennis leaders Nigeria and Egypt are set to discover their opponents for the upcoming ITTF World Table Tennis Championships. The official draw ceremony will take place at The Shard in London, unveiling the matchups for the highly anticipated tournament. Both nations will lead Africa’s charge at the event, which marks a significant milestone for the sport. The championships will feature strong representation from African teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions.
Match highlights
- Nigeria and Egypt will find out their group stage opponents for the 2026 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships on Monday, as they spearhead Africa’s participation.
- The draw ceremony will be held at The Shard, London’s tallest building, ahead of the tournament scheduled in London from April 28 to May 10.
- The men’s event will see 12 African teams compete among 64 nations, while the women’s competition will have 11 African teams.
- Nigeria secured their spot by winning 3–0 against Cameroon and South Africa at the 2025 ITTF Africa Championships in Tunis, Tunisia.
- The 2026 championships coincide with the centenary of the International Table Tennis Federation, returning to England a century after the first edition in 1926.
