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NTTF Unveils 10-Man Squad for 2025 ITTF African Championships as Mati Returns

Posted : 19 September 2025

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has announced a 10-player squad for the 2025 ITTF African Championships in Tunis.

 

Headlining the squad is ace player and one of Nigeria’s highest-ranked stars, Taiwo Mati, who returns to the national team.

 

The continental competition, scheduled for October 12–19, will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, United Kingdom. The London tournament will also mark the centenary of the global event, first staged in the British capital in 1926.

 

Mati last represented Nigeria at the 2023 ITTF World Championships in Durban. His recall follows a semifinal finish at the 2025 West Regional Championships. The 19-year-old Europe-based professional will feature alongside Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, Matthew Kuti, and teenage prospect Abdulbasit Abdulfatai.

 

The women’s team will be led by Ajoke Ojomu, supported by youngsters Favour Ojo, Aishat Rabiu, Kabirat Ayoola, and Sukurat Aiyelabegan.

 

NTTF Vice President, Adesoji Tayo, said the blend of youth and experience reflects the federation’s developmental strategy. He emphasized that competing against Africa’s finest will toughen the youngsters and prepare them for international challenges, under the guidance of coaches Segun Toriola and Dotun Omoniyi.

 

Nigeria’s men will face strong opposition from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Benin Republic, DR Congo, and Morocco.

 

The women’s category includes top sides such as Egypt, Nigeria, Benin Republic, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, Madagascar, DR Congo, Cameroon, South Africa, Angola, Algeria, and Tunisia.

 

Top-performing teams in both the men’s and women’s categories will qualify for the London 2026 ITTF World Team Championships.

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