2019 ITTF Team World Cup: Nigeria May Draw Top Seeds - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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November 5, 2019
Nigeria may be pitched against top seeded teams likeChina, Germany, Japan and South Korea as the draws for the 2019 ITTF Team WorldCup hold today.
Nigeria is making a return to the competition aftertheir last appearance in 2010 as Egypt has always been flying the continentflag at the tournament with the North Africa finishing third in 2013 in China.
For Nigeria to secure the slot, it was victory overrivals Egypt at the final hurdle of the 2018 ITTF African Championships thathanded the West Africa powerhouse its ticket as Africa’s representative.
From the global rating, China, Germany, Japan andSouth Korea and the top four teams in the world and the 12 participating teamsare expected to be drawn into three groups of three countries each.
From the format of the draws, the top four teamswill be drawn into the four groups, while countries like Nigeria will berandomly selected to any of the group.
Apart from Nigeria, China and Germany, who areAfrican, Asian and European champions, other continental leaders listed areBrazil, Australia and United States.