CALABAR - Canaan Queens, the women's team of Canaan Table Tennis Club, Calabar, have been approved by the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) to represent Nigeria at the 2025 African Club Table Tennis Championships. The tournament will take place from February 22 to 24, 2025, in Tunis, Tunisia.
This approval follows Canaan Queens' remarkable performance at the 2024 African Club Table Tennis Championships held in Benghazi, Libya, where they emerged as runners-up. The team showcased their skills by defeating top clubs like Benghazi Al-Jadida Table Tennis Club of Libya and Commercial Bank Club of Ethiopia, before falling to Petrojet Table Tennis Club of Egypt in the finals. Their achievements in Libya underscored their status as one of Africa's leading table tennis teams.
In a statement issued by NTTF Secretary-General Oladayo Abulude, the federation confirmed that Canaan Queens would bear responsibility for their travel visas, flight tickets, and accommodation for the tournament. The club has also been advised to complete their registration promptly to avoid penalties for non-appearance, as stipulated by the championship organizers.
The 2025 tournament, organized by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa and hosted by the Tunisian Table Tennis Federation, will feature top teams from across the continent. The competition will take place at the Palais des Sports El Menzah, with both men's and women's team events structured in group and knockout formats.
Speaking on the team's preparation, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club, expressed confidence in the team's ability to excel in Tunisia. "We are proud to represent Nigeria again on the continental stage. Our focus is on improving our performance and making the nation proud," he said.
The Canaan Queens' participation in the Tunis championship further cements their growing reputation as a force to be reckoned with in African table tennis. Their remarkable journey has drawn praise from sports enthusiasts and officials alike, including Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, who has consistently lauded the club's efforts in promoting sports excellence.
As the 2025 African Club Table Tennis Championships draw closer, the Canaan Queens are poised to leverage their past successes to elevate Nigeria's standing in international table tennis. Fans and stakeholders eagerly anticipate another outstanding performance from the team.
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