The reigning men’s singles champion has been drawn in Group 2 alongside Salifou Abdel-Kader of Benin Republic and Tunisia’s Sabhi Myshaal. A five-time winner, Aruna is among the continent’s elite players competing for prestigious titles and coveted spots at the ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, in April.
Only the semi-finalists in the championship will secure qualification for the global tournament. However, Aruna faces stiff competition in his bid to retain the title, with Egypt’s Omar Assar—also chasing a sixth title—posing a major threat. Rising stars like Tunisia’s Wassim Essid and Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti add further intrigue to the contest.
The event will take place at the El-Menzah Sports Hall in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia.
In the women’s singles, defending champion Dina Meshref of Egypt will battle for another title, with strong challengers including her compatriot Hana Goda, who is eyeing a third Africa Cup crown. A total of 21 players will be vying for four ITTF World Cup tickets, promising intense competition.
For the first time in the tournament’s history, ITTF-Africa will introduce individual awards, recognizing excellence in table tennis and honoring corporate partners.
Aruna’s quest for a sixth title begins on Tuesday, and he will be eager to make a strong start in his opening group-stage matches.
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