Twelve men’s and thirteen women’s teams from Africa will compete at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, from April 28th – 10th May, with continental powerhouses Egypt and Nigeria leading the charge.
This year’s tournament is especially historic, marking the centenary of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships. First staged in England in 1926, the sport now returns to its birthplace for a landmark celebration.
The 2026 edition will feature 64 men’s and 64 women’s teams battling across 13 days at two iconic London venues. Competition unfolds in three stages: Stage 1B group matches to determine qualification pathways, Stage 1A seeding matches for top-ranked teams, and Stage 2 knockout rounds showcasing the world’s finest in pursuit of global supremacy.
African teams will begin their campaigns on April 28th, aiming to clear the preliminary rounds at the Copper Box Arena and secure spots in the knockouts.
Egypt and Nigeria headline the men’s contingent, joined by Algeria, Madagascar, Benin Republic, Tunisia, Morocco, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, South Africa, and Cameroon.
On the women’s side, Egypt’s Hana Goda—the continent’s highest-ranked female player—will spearhead the challenge.
Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Benin Republic, DR Congo, Namibia, Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, and Madagascar will also vie for knockout berths.
Opening fixtures include Egypt versus South Africa in the women’s draw, while Algeria, led by the Morice sisters Tania and Jade, face Belgium.
Ghana will meet Adriana Díaz’s Puerto Rico, Madagascar’s men take on Mongolia, and Uganda and Rwanda’s women clash with India and Ukraine respectively. Angola’s women will battle Austria, and Benin Republic’s men face Serbia.
With Africa’s finest talents on display, the continent’s teams are determined to make their mark on this centenary edition of the World Championships.