Nigeria and Egypt once again showcased their strong rivalry in African para table tennis. They secured most of the gold medals at the 2025 ITTF Africa Para Championships held in Giza.

Their exceptional performance at the championships earned both nations a coveted spot. They will now compete at the 2026 World Championships in Bangkok.

This year’s competition brought together elite para table tennis players from across Africa. Teams from Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast participated. The tournament served as a vital qualifier for next year’s world event.

Nigeria ultimately finished ahead, clinching six gold medals. Hosts Egypt, buoyed by their home crowd and a determined squad, secured five golds. Ivory Coast also had a strong showing. Bayala Jean Pierre notably won a silver medal in the singles category, a significant achievement for his country.

Nigeria’s Gold Haul

Nigerian Paralympics bronze medallist Ogunkunle Isau led the charge. He delivered a confident performance in the Men’s Singles Classes 4 to 5. Teammates Adesope Abiola Wali, Farinloye Victor, and Lawal Kehinde also secured gold medals in their respective singles classes.

Isau later teamed up with Oputa Kate. They powerfully won the Mixed Doubles Class 10 title. Nigeria celebrated another victory as Adesope Abiola Wali and Kehinde triumphed in the Mixed Doubles Classes 14-20.

Egypt’s Strong Performance

Egypt’s strong singles performances propelled their chase for the top spot. Ramadan Khaled defeated fellow Egyptian Elmahsy Ahmed in the Men’s Singles Classes 1 to 3. Youssef Sayed also beat Abdelmoneim Abousteit in the Men’s Singles Classes 6 to 7. Furthermore, Abdelwahab Abdelrahman and Mahmoud Faiza secured two victories in the women’s Classes 1 to 5.

The host nation also left its mark in the doubles categories. Sayed and Abdelrahman partnered to win the Men’s Doubles MD18 crown. This victory came after a tight 3-2 match against Nigeria’s Adesope Abiola Wali and Agunbiade Tajudeen.

Tournament Success and Future Outlook

Tournament director Amr Fahmy praised the event’s high standards. He noted a continuous increase in both participation and competitiveness each year.

“We are optimistic that future editions will draw even more participants,” Fahmy stated. “This will further elevate the championship’s growth and prestige.”

Eight athletes had already secured their qualification tickets for the Bangkok event by the championship’s close. Additional slots will be confirmed in 2026 via continental rankings. This offers more African players a chance to reach the world stage.