ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi Hails Emerging Stars as 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup Concludes in Accra

The 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup came to a successful conclusion at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana, with Africa’s brightest young table tennis talents delivering outstanding performances and signalling a promising future for the sport on the continent.

Nigeria’s Kuti Matthew emerged as the champion of the U-19 Boys’ Singles after a commanding run throughout the tournament, while Egypt’s Habiba Elbasoumy claimed the U-19 Girls’ Singles title with an impressive display of skill and composure.

In the U-15 categories, Egypt’s Sameh Asser capped off a flawless campaign by winning the Boys’ Singles title without losing a match, underlining his dominance at the championship. Tunisia’s Ela Saidi also produced a remarkable performance to lift the U-15 Girls’ Singles trophy after a series of outstanding victories.

Following the successful championship, ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi, praised the exceptional quality of competition and expressed confidence in the future of African table tennis.

“The future of African table tennis is very bright,” Oshodi said. “The performances we have seen here in Accra prove that the next generation has arrived. These young players have shown remarkable talent, discipline and confidence, and they are ready to compete at the highest level.”

The tournament brought together the continent’s finest junior players, who thrilled spectators with their technical quality, resilience and determination across both the U-15 and U-19 competitions.

Host nation Ghana also enjoyed memorable moments during the championship, highlighted by historic achievements from its young players, who produced encouraging performances against some of Africa’s best emerging talents and demonstrated the country’s growing potential in the sport.

Oshodi further commended the , the Local Organising Committee and all stakeholders for staging a world-class event, stressing that youth competitions such as the Africa Youth Cup play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of African champions.

As the curtains fall on the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup in Accra, the championship leaves behind inspiring stories of emerging talent and renewed optimism for the future of African table tennis. With players like Kuti Matthew, Habiba Elbasoumy, Sameh Asser and Ela Saidi leading the way, the continent has every reason to look forward to even greater success on the international stage.