The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships are set to take place from July 16 to 19 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria. Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are preparing to defend their titles in the women’s and men’s team events, respectively.
Nigeria, the region’s most decorated team, will aim to retain its women’s team title, which it won in Lomé last year. The team will be led by some of its top players, who are expected to face strong competition from other teams in the region.
Togo, on the other hand, will seek to secure a second consecutive men’s team title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Nigeria in the 2024 final. The Togolese team will be looking to maintain its dominance in the men’s team event.
In the singles events, Nigeria’s top-ranked player, Matthew Kuti, will defend his men’s singles title, which he won in Lomé last year. Kuti will aim to become the first male player to win back-to-back singles titles in the tournament’s history. The women’s singles title is open for the taking following the absence of reigning champion Hope Udoaka of Nigeria.
The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 African Championships, to be held later this year in Rwanda. With the advantage of home support and the largest player contingent, Nigeria is also eyeing a return to the top in the men’s team event.
Participation in the tournament has reached a new high, with over 10 countries confirmed, surpassing previous editions that peaked at nine. Notably, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Niger Republic are returning to the competition after years of absence.
“All eyes will be on Nigeria,” said Ferdinand Sonou, Vice President of ITTF Africa West Region and former President of the Benin Table Tennis Federation. “Nigeria has a proven track record of hosting international competitions, and teams always look forward to playing here. This tournament marks the beginning of a series of international events in Lagos, and I believe we’ll witness the emergence of new stars alongside the established ones.”
The 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships promise high-stakes action, intense rivalries, and a celebration of West African table tennis excellence.
