Nigeria has successfully sealed its spot at the 2025 ITTF World Youth Championships in Romania!
The Nigerian boys' U-19 team secured their qualification by winning the team event at the ongoing African Youth Championships held in Lagos.
Their path to victory was dramatic, including a comeback from a 0-2 deficit against Egypt in the semifinals to win 3-2, and then defeating defending champions Tunisia with the same 3-2 scoreline in the final.
Abdulbasit Abdulfatai delivered the decisive 3-0 win in the final match against Mohamed Khaloufi of Tunisia, marking Nigeria's return to continental glory after missing the 2024 edition.
The 2025 ITTF World Youth Championships are scheduled to take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from November 25 to November 30, 2025.