Omar Assar of Egypt has solidified his position as the king of African table tennis, claiming his seventh ITTF African Cup title in Benghazi, Libya. The Egyptian star dominated Mehdi Bouloussa of Algeria in straight sets, cementing his reputation as the most successful player in the tournament's history.
Assar's victory marks his third consecutive title, having previously won in Lagos, Nairobi, and Tunis. The win also secures his spot in the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China.
Bouloussa, who had earlier stunned Quadri Aruna and Youssef Abdelaziz, put up a brave fight but ultimately fell short against the experienced Assar. The Algerian's impressive run in the tournament has earned him recognition as a rising star in African table tennis.
The 2026 ITTF African Cup saw several upsets, with youngsters like Tania Morice of Algeria making a statement with her flawless group-stage performance. The tournament served as a platform for African players to showcase their skills and secure qualification for the World Cup .
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