Hopes

Ayoola and Emelike from Nigeria qualified for the ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge, taking place from October 12 to 18 in Sheffield, UK, after strong performances at the Africa Hopes Week and Challenge in Ghana.

Umar Ayoola and Elizabeth Emelike have been selected to represent Nigeria at the ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026 in Sheffield, UK, from October 12 to 18, following their impressive performances at the Africa Hopes Week and Challenge in Ghana.

Six young table tennis players from Africa will compete at the 2026 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge in Sheffield, UK, from October 12 to 18, after qualifying through their performances at the Africa Hopes Week in Accra, Ghana.