The ITTF-African Cup kicks off on 25 February at the Palais des Sports d’El Menzah in Tunis, Tunisia. This 3-day event, running from 25-27 February 2025, serves as the final crucial stepping stone for African players to qualify for the mega event. The tournament offers an opportunity for top African paddlers to showcase their skills, fight for bragging rights, and compete for a $25,000 prize pool.
With 29 men and 21 women competing, four qualification spots are up for grabs in both Men’s and Women’s singles events.
World No.18 and multiple-time African Cup winner, Egyptian Omar Assar leads the pack in the Men’s singles as the top seed, followed closely by defending champion and Nigerian legend Aruna Quadri. The field also comprises young stars like Matthew Kuti (Nigeria) and home favorite Wassim Essid.
Egypt dominates the women’s singles seedings with young superstar Hana Goda leading the charge with a…
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