When the pressure was at its peak, Ghana’s Eva Adom-Amankwaa stood tall and unflinching.
With the Black Loopers and Angola tied at two matches apiece in the women’s team contest at the 2025 ITTF-Africa Championships, the weight of a nation’s hopes fell squarely on her shoulders.
Facing Angola’s Ruth Tavares in the final and deciding encounter, Adom-Amankwaa showed remarkable poise under pressure, rallying from earlier disappointment to produce one of the most important wins of her career.
Her 3–2 triumph sealed Ghana’s 3–2 overall victory and, more importantly, confirmed the country’s qualification for the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships in London.

Earlier in the tie, Adom-Amankwaa had suffered a 1–3 setback against Isabel Albino. But rather than allowing that loss to define her, she returned for the decider with renewed determination and a calm focus that inspired her teammates and silenced the opposition bench.
Each set was a test of nerve, each point a battle of belief, and Eva’s mental strength shone through when it mattered most.
Looking back on the tense qualification campaign, Eva had these to say:
“I’m super excited because playing a decider for the fate of Ghana is not an easy task. I am overwhelmed for coming this far. (Eva Adom-Amankwaa)
She also expressed herself in a heartfelt note of gratitude.

“I thank the Lord Almighty for giving us the grace to qualify for the World Championships. My gratitude also goes to GTTA President Mr Afadzinu for the opportunity to showcase our talent, to the Ghana Army for supporting our training, and to Team YaaYoo fans for their constant encouragement and love," she said.
Her winning shot sent her teammates and officials into wild celebration. For Ghana, it was not merely a victory on the table; it was the culmination of years of rebuilding and quiet perseverance within the national programme.
Eva Adom-Amankwaa’s heroics have now entered Ghana’s sporting folklore. Her performance in Tunis symbolised resilience, teamwork and national pride: qualities that have propelled the Black Loopers back onto the global stage.
As preparations begin for London 2026, her name will remain synonymous with the moment Ghana’s women’s team dared to dream and won.