ITTF Africa Cup: Oshodi’s Era Begins In Tunisia
The newly-elected board of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), led by President Wahid Enitan Oshodi, will officially begin its four-year tenure with the ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis, Tunisia, from February 25th to 27th.
This year, ITTF Africa is focusing on three core pillars: development, competition and global visibility. For grassroots development, ITTF Africa seeks to expand youth training programs and provide more opportunities for young players to develop their skills.
In his first official tournament as the President of ITTF Africa, Oshodi said he is also committed to making their events more attractive to stakeholders and engaging for fans worldwide.
“Firstly, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Khaled El-Sally, the former ATTF President, for his dedication and efforts in elevating the Africa Cup to its current level,” Oshodi said. “His leadership has significantly contributed to the growth of this prestigious event.”
“As the newly elected ATTF Executive Committee, we are thrilled that the 2025 African Table Tennis Cup will be our first major event of the term. While many of our Executive Council members have been involved in this competition in previous years, this new chapter presents an opportunity.”
“For us to innovate and introduce enhancements that will make the event even more exciting and attractive for all stakeholders. We have been in close discussions with our top officials, ITTF representatives and most importantly, our leading players.”
“These conversations have allowed us to evaluate various aspects of the event and explore ideas for improvements that will quickly become evident,” Oshodi added. “This event marks a significant moment—not just for me personally, but for ITTF Africa as we begin implementing our vision for the sport on the continent.”
“Tunisia has a strong history of successfully hosting top-level table tennis events, and I have full confidence that this year’s edition will meet global standards in logistics, hospitality, and competition management.”
ITTF Africa will be working closely with the Tunisian Table Tennis Federation and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience for players, officials and fans.
As a qualifier for the ITTF World Cup, the African Cup is already one of the most prestigious tournaments on the continent. While it has been successful, there is always room for improvement. A key challenge has been increasing participation from more African nations.
A major obstacle for many teams has been the high cost of travel and hospitality. To address this, ITTF Africa has taken a crucial step by securing a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines as the official travel partner of the ATTF. This will help reduce travel costs for member associations.
Additionally, ITTF Africa will be hosting a Level 3 Coaching Course, the highest certification level for our coaches, before the tournament. This is a critical step in equipping our coaches with advanced knowledge, which in turn will improve the development of players across the continent.
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