Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar to Represent Nigeria at the African Club Championship in Tunisia

The Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar has officially been nominated to represent Nigeria at the 2025 African Club Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to take place from February 22 to 24, 2025, at the Palais des Sports d’El Menzah in Tunis, Tunisia. This prestigious nomination was communicated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) in a letter addressed to the club’s Chairman, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, following discussions with the Federation President, Engr. Ishaku Tikon. This selection reinforces the club’s status as a key player in the sport and provides an opportunity to showcase their talent on the international stage.

The championship will feature top clubs from across Africa competing in both men’s and women’s team events. The competition will begin with a round-robin group stage, progressing to a knockout phase to determine final rankings. Teams will be seeded based on the latest rankings, while unranked teams will be drawn randomly.

The NTTF has tasked the Canaan Table Tennis Club with all necessary arrangements, including travel and logistics, to ensure smooth participation in the tournament. Organizers have emphasized that any club failing to attend after registration will bear the associated non-appearance costs.

This nomination reflects the Canaan Table Tennis Club’s commitment to excellence and its significant contribution to the development of Nigerian table tennis. As preparations begin in earnest, the club is expected to confirm its participation and intensify training ahead of this landmark event. With this opportunity, the club aims to cement its legacy while proudly representing Nigeria on the African stage.

Recall that in 2024 Canaan represented Nigeria in the same Cgampionship and came 2nd out of 54 Countries

Comments

Engr. Jerome Egbe Visits NSCDC Command for Strategic Partnership on Public Utilities

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, today, October 8, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River Command, Mr. Brown Charles, in Calabar. The visit centered on establishing a strategic partnership to protect and secure public utilities across the state from vandals and criminal elements. During the meeting, Engr. Egbe emphasized the importance of safeguarding all critical public infrastructure and ensuring close collaboration between the Ministry of Public Utilities and the NSCDC in achieving the Governor’s vision for a sustainable and secure state. He also inspected the state of the Command’s facilities and sympathized with the personnel over the recent rainstorm that destroyed parts of the roofing, leaving the building flooded and disrupting operations. Engr. Egbe conveyed the administration’s sympathy and reiterated Governor Bassey O...

Engr. Egbe Commends Governor Otu for Flag-Off of Subsidized Mini Tractors Distribution

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, has commended the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator (Apostle) Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for flagging off the distribution of subsidized mini tractors to farmers’ cooperatives in the state. The event, which took place today, October 10, 2025, at the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, marks another significant step in the Governor’s agricultural transformation agenda. Engr. Egbe described the initiative as a strategic form of public utility empowerment that will serve as a catalyst for accelerating food production and achieving food sufficiency across the state. He noted that such interventions demonstrate the Otu-led administration’s commitment to empowering rural farmers, creating employment opportunities, and ensuring food security for all Cross Riverians. He further thanked the Governor for his admini...

UNICROSS Announces 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening, Introduces 19 New Programmes

The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially announced the commencement of its First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session . The university has also unveiled 19 newly approved undergraduate academic programmes across its campuses. According to an official notice signed by the University Registrar, Dr. (Mrs) Catherine Ndifon Osai, eligible candidates include UTME applicants who chose UNICROSS as their First Choice and scored 150 and above in the 2026 UTME. Candidates who did not initially choose the university as their first choice can also apply by changing their institution to UNICROSS via the JAMB portal . Newly Approved Programmes & Campus Locations Prospective students are advised to note the campus locations where their chosen courses are domiciled before registering: Calabar Campus 1. Faculty of Architecture Department of Architecture , Department of Interior Architecture Design, Department of Landscape Archi...

Detailing News

Search This Blog