Defending champions Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Dina Meshref of Egypt are set to defend their titles on the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, happening in  Tunisia, from February 25 to 27.

The $25,000 prize cash match might be held on the El-Menzah Sports activities Palace, a multi-purpose area with a 5,500-spectator capability.

Along with the celebrated titles, gamers will compete for qualification spots on the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China.

The semifinalists in each the boys’s and girls’s occasions will safe their locations on the expanded ITTF World Cup.

Aruna will face fierce competitors from Egypt’s Omar Assar, renewing a long-standing rivalry between two of Africa’s desk tennis greats.

Aruna, essentially the most embellished participant within the match’s historical past, has received the title 5 instances (2024, 2017, 2016, 2014, and 2009).

Assar has additionally lifted the trophy 5 instances (2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, and 2015), although Aruna has appeared in additional finals.

Meshref will defend her crown in opposition to robust opposition, together with compatriot Hana Goda, Africa’s present No. 1 participant, and 2024 runner-up Mariam Alhodaby.

Lotfi Guerfel, President of the Tunisia Desk Tennis Federation (TTTF), assured followers of an thrilling match, with matches set to be live-streamed.

“TTTF is well-prepared to host these vital occasions in Africa. Our staff has gained in depth expertise from earlier tournaments,” Guerfel mentioned.

Wahid Enitan Oshodi, President of ITTF Africa, added, “The extent of desk tennis in Africa has grown exponentially over the previous few years.”

“This match is just not solely a platform for established gamers, but additionally a possibility for younger skills to make a reputation for themselves.”