The African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa) has announced the host nations for its 2027 and 2028 regional and continental championships following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Tangier, Morocco, on 21 October 2026.
A key highlight of the AGM was the selection of host nations for the continent’s premier events. Nigeria won the bid to stage the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships, Africa’s flagship table tennis tournament, after defeating Tunisia in a closely contested vote.
Nigeria’s strong track record in organising major international competitions and its extensive experience in hosting world-class table tennis events proved decisive. Following presentations from both bidding nations, delegates opted for a vote to determine the host. Of the 38 certified votes cast, comprising 31 delegates present at the AGM and seven authorised proxies, Nigeria secured 23 votes to Tunisia’s 15.
The AGM also confirmed hosts for several major continental events across 2027 and 2028. In 2027, Libya will host the Africa Cup, Algeria the African Championships, Botswana the Youth Championships, and Nigeria the African Para Championships. In 2028, Nigeria will host the African Championships, Rwanda the Youth Championships, and Egypt the African Para Championships, while the host of the 2028 Africa Cup is yet to be determined.
For the 2027 regional championships, Morocco, Kenya, Gabon, Zambia and Ghana were selected to host events across Africa’s five regions.
These regional championships remain a vital part of Africa’s table tennis calendar, serving as qualification pathways to the continent’s elite competitions while providing valuable competitive opportunities for emerging talents. Teams seeking qualification for the African Championships will be required to compete in their respective regional tournaments, underlining the importance of these events within the continent’s competitive structure.
The qualification pathway will ultimately lead to the 2028 ITTF World Team Championships Finals in Fukuoka, Japan, where Africa’s top teams will compete against the world’s best.
Morocco will host the Northern Regional Championships, Kenya the Eastern Regional Championships, Gabon the Central Regional Championships, Zambia the Southern Regional Championships, and Ghana the Western Regional Championships.
In his address to delegates, ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi urged host associations to begin preparations early to ensure the successful delivery of their respective events.
The continental governing body also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting organisers and member associations in delivering high-quality championships that continue to elevate the profile and development of table tennis across Africa.
Key Host Nations
2027 Continental Events
- Africa Cup: Libya
- African Championships: Algeria
- Youth Championships: Botswana
- African Para Championships: Nigeria
2028 Continental Events
- African Championships: Nigeria
- Youth Championships: Rwanda
- African Para Championships: Egypt
- Africa Cup: To be confirmed
2027 Regional Championships
- North Africa: Morocco
- East Africa: Kenya
- Central Africa: Gabon
- Southern Africa: Zambia
- West Africa: Ghana
Source: ITTF
