Nigeria Secures Bid to Host 2028 ITTF Africa Championships

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced that Nigeria will be hosting the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships. This comes after a competitive bidding process that saw Nigeria emerge victorious over Tunisia. According to multiple news sources, the decision was made during a meeting of the ITTF Executive Committee earlier this month. The exact location in Nigeria where the championships will take place has not been revealed yet. This marks the first time Nigeria will be hosting the ITTF Africa Championships. The event is expected to attract hundreds of athletes from across the continent and will provide a platform for African players to showcase their skills and compete for top honours. This is a significant win for Nigerian table tennis and a testament to the country’s growing reputation in the sport. The ITTF Africa Championships is one of the most prestigious table tennis events on the continent, with countries like Egypt, Tunisia, and Nigeria traditionally dominating the competition.

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