Nigeria Beat Tunisia 23-15 To Win 2028 ITTF Africa Championships Hosting Rights

Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships after defeating Tunisia in a closely contested vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ITTF Africa in Tangier, Morocco.

The West African nation received 23 votes against Tunisia’s 15 to emerge victorious in the race to host Africa’s premier table tennis competition, further strengthening its reputation as a leading destination for international sporting events.

The decision followed presentations by representatives of both countries, after which delegates agreed to determine the host nation through a ballot.

Of the 38 certified votes cast, 31 came from delegates physically present at the AGM, while seven were submitted through authorised proxies.

Nigeria’s successful bid was boosted by its experience in staging major international table tennis competitions and its established record of organising continental tournaments.

The victory means Lagos will once again welcome some of Africa’s finest table tennis players in 2028, with the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) promising to deliver a world-class championship.

The AGM also confirmed the hosts of several other continental competitions scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Libya will stage the 2027 Africa Cup, while Algeria will host the African Championships. Botswana was awarded the Youth Championships, with Nigeria securing the African Para Championships.

For 2028, Rwanda will host the Youth Championships, while Egypt will stage the African Para Championships. The host of the 2028 Africa Cup has yet to be announced.

Reacting to Nigeria’s successful bid, NTTF President Adesoji Tayo expressed appreciation to delegates and member associations for the confidence reposed in the country.

Tayo described the support received during the voting process as overwhelming and assured the continental table tennis community that Lagos would deliver a memorable tournament.

“We want to thank all the delegates for placing their trust in Nigeria to host both the 2028 African Championships and the 2027 African Para Championships,” he said.

“As experienced organisers of major international table tennis events, we are committed to delivering a seamless and successful tournament. Lagos will once again welcome the continent’s finest players, and we assure all visitors that Nigeria will be the place to be in 2028.”

The NTTF president added that hosting the championships would further consolidate Nigeria’s standing as one of Africa’s leading destinations for international table tennis competitions.

He also expressed confidence that the tournament would provide an unforgettable experience for participating athletes, officials and spectators.