The newly-elected board of the African Table Tennis Federation, led by President Wahid Enitan Oshodi, will officially begin its four-year tenure with the ITTF Africa Cup in Tunis, Tunisia, from February 25 to 27.
Speaking on Tuesday with newsmen, Oshodi said he is committed to make the events more attractive to stakeholders and engaging for fans worldwide.
He said: Firstly, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Khaled El-Sally, the former ATTF President, for his dedication and efforts in elevating the Africa Cup to its current level.
“His leadership has significantly contributed to the growth of this prestigious event.
“As the newly elected ATTF Executive Committee, we are thrilled that the 2025 African Table Tennis Cup will be our first major event of the term.
“While many of our Executive Council members have been involved in this competition in previous years, this new chapter presents an opportunity for us to innovate and introduce enhancements that will make the event even more exciting and attractive for all stakeholders.
“We have been in close discussions with our top officials, ITTF representatives, and, most importantly, our leading players.
“These conversations have allowed us to evaluate various aspects of the event and explore ideas for improvements that will quickly become evident.
“This event marks a significant moment—not just for me personally, but for ITTF Africa as we begin implementing our vision for the sport on the continent.
“Tunisia has a strong history of successfully hosting top-level table tennis events, and I have full confidence that this year’s edition will meet global standards in logistics, hospitality, and competition management.
“We will be working closely with the Tunisian Table Tennis Federation and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience for players, officials, and fans. I look forward to an exciting and memorable tournament that will showcase the best of African table tennis.”
Also speaking over the innovations introduced in Tunis for the tournament, Mr. Oshodi said: “We are introducing several innovations aimed at elevating the professional standards of the tournament.
“We have taken note of the exciting developments in WTT events and plan to integrate some of those elements into the African Cup to enhance its appeal.
“One major focus is on improving officiating quality. For the first time, we will have a world-class Gold Badge umpire mentoring our young international umpires.
“Beyond competition, we hope to transform the African Cup into an entertainment spectacle in years to come.
“The goal is to make the event more engaging, not just for table tennis enthusiasts but for entire families.”
