Nigeria Wins Bid to Host 2028 ITTF Africa Championships
Nigeria’s organisation savvy and experience were considered as 23 of the 38 delegates at the annual general meeting (AGM) of ITTF Africa held in Tangier, Morocco, voted in favour of
Nigeria secured a bid to host the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships, with 23 out of 38 delegates voting in its favor during the ITTF Africa's annual general meeting in Tangier, Morocco. Tunisia had initially been the leading contender for the prestigious tournament, but ultimately conceded the hosting rights to Nigeria. The decision came after a fierce debate, with 31 delegates physically present and seven proxies certified to cast votes.
The other host tournaments for 2027 were announced as Libya (Cup), Algeria (Championships), Botswana (Youth), and Nigeria (Para). For 2028, the host tournaments included Nigeria (Championships), Rwanda (Youth), and Egypt (Para), with the host for the 2028 Cup yet to be determined. NTTF President Adesoji Tayo expressed gratitude for the delegates' trust in Nigeria and promised a world-class tournament in Lagos.
He assured visitors that Nigeria would be the place to be in 2028, promising a seamless event that would continue to draw more people to the country.
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