The 2025 Africa Cup Table Tennis tournament in Tunis, Tunisia, delivered exhilarating matches, culminating in the crowning of Egypt’s Omar Assar and Hana Goda as champions. Their victories, along with other standout performances, have secured their spots at the upcoming ITTF World Cup Macao 2025.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
- Omar Assar (Egypt) faced a formidable challenge from Algeria’s Mehdi Bouloussa but emerged victorious with a 4-2 win, showcasing his experience and resilience.
- Quadri Aruna (Nigeria) demonstrated his dominance by defeating Côte d’Ivoire’s Oba Oba Kizito in straight sets, securing a 4-0 victory and his place in the semifinals.
- Abdel-Kader Salifou (Benin) continued his impressive run by overcoming Egypt’s Mohamed El-Beiali with a convincing 4-1 scoreline, marking a historic moment for Benin table tennis.
- Ylane Batix (Cameroon) secured his maiden World Cup ticket after a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Madagascar’s Antoine Razafinarivo, showcasing his rising talent on the continental stage.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
- Hana Goda (Egypt) faced a challenging match against Tunisia’s Maram Zoghlami, dropping the first game but rallying to secure a 4-1 victory, displaying her mental fortitude.
- Dina Meshref (Egypt) reaffirmed her status by defeating Nigeria’s Aminat Fashola in a dominant performance, ensuring her advancement with a 4-0 win.
- Mariam Alhodaby (Egypt) continued Egypt’s strong showing by overpowering Algeria’s Lynda Loghraibi with a 4-0 victory, securing her spot in the semifinals.
- Fatimo Bello (Nigeria) triumphed over Tunisia’s young talent Ela Saidi with a 4-1 win, marking a significant achievement and securing her place in the semifinals.
Semifinals and Finals:
In the men’s semifinals, Assar and Aruna advanced to the finals, setting up another classic showdown between the two rivals. Assar clinched the title after a thrilling seven-game match, defeating Aruna 4-3.
On the women’s side, Hana Goda faced Dina Meshref in an all-Egyptian final. Goda showcased resilience, coming from behind to win 4-2 and claim the championship.

Other Continental Cups:
- ITTF Oceania Cup 2025: Held in Melbourne, Australia, Lum Nicholas and Lui Yangzi emerged as champions, each securing their World Cup qualifications.ITTF Europe Cup 2025: In Montreux, Switzerland, Germany’s Ying Han and France’s Alexis Lebrun emerged as champions, each securing their World Cup qualifications.
- ITTF Asia Cup 2025: Hosted in Shenzhen, China, the tournament saw Wang Manyu and Wang Chuqin clinch the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, earning their spots at the World Cup.
- ITTF Americas Cup 2025: The competition concluded with Kanak Jha and Bruna Takahashi winning the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, securing their places in the upcoming World Cup.
These continental tournaments have not only highlighted the exceptional talent across the globe but also set the stage for an exciting ITTF World Cup Macao 2025, where these champions will compete for global supremacy.