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Fifteen table tennis players from eight African countries are preparing to showcase their skills at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as the continent secures representation at the international youth sporting event.
Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti and Favour Ojo are among the selected athletes expected to compete in the boys’ and girls’ categories, respectively, joining emerging talents from across Africa.
Other male competitors include Aylan Goudjil of Algeria, Ganiou Abdourahaman of Benin, Abdelmalk Elsayed of Egypt, Senegal’s Amador Ferrer, Tunisia’s Youssef Aidli and Uganda’s Joseph Sebatindira.
The female contingent features Algeria’s Tania Morice, Egypt’s Yara Elbadawy, Ghana’s Joanita Borteye, Madagascar’s Tina Andriantahina, Senegal’s Marieme Diallo, Tunisia’s Ela Saidi and Uganda’s Jemimah Nakawala.
The table tennis tournament is scheduled for October 31 to November 5, with 64 players, comprising 32 boys and 32 girls, expected to participate. The competition will feature singles matches for both genders alongside mixed doubles.
The event will bring together athletes from 41 National Olympic Committees, creating an opportunity for young players from different sporting backgrounds to compete and gain international experience.
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will run from October 31 to November 13. Senegal’s hosting of the event marks a historic milestone, as the Games will be the first Olympic event held on the African continent.
