By Rihana Adam
Accra, Oct. 20, GNA-The national female Table Tennis team, “Black Loopers”, is set to participate at the 2026 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Championships to be played in London.
The team made a historic qualification after a long absence in the continental Table Tennis festival.
This milestone was achieved after a thrilling 3–2 victory over Angola at the ongoing ITTF-Africa Championships in Tunis, Tunisia, which served as the continental qualifier mark.
Despite an earlier loss to African powerhouse Egypt, the Ghanaian ladies showed remarkable resilience and fighting spirit to secure a spot at the world championship.
In their decisive encounter against Angola, Ghana fought from two matches down to complete an incredible comeback.
Cynthia Kwabi opened the tie but narrowly lost 2–3 to Ruth Tavares, before Eva Adom-Amankwah fell 1–3 to Albino Isabel, leaving Ghana under early pressure.
The momentum shifted when Joanita Borteye produced a commanding 3–0 victory over Sousa Kailane to restore hope.
Cynthia Kwabi then returned stronger, sweeping Albino Isabel 3–0 to level the overall score at 2–2.
In the decisive final match, Eva Adom-Amankwaa held her nerve to edge past Ruth Tavares 3–2, sealing a dramatic triumph for Ghana and confirming their historic qualification.
With this victory, Ghana clinched second place in their group, securing a continental qualification ticket to London.
Mr Mawuko Afadzinu, President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, who was in Tunis for the ITTF-Africa Annual General Meeting, commended the team’s remarkable performance and described the qualification as a proud moment for Ghana table tennis.
The Black Loopers’ qualification coincides with the 100th anniversary of the ITTF World Championships, making Ghana’s return to the world stage more symbolic and memorable.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade