The team faces a challenging path in Group 15, where they will compete against Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
Determined to improve on their disappointing outing at the 2024 edition in South Korea, the squad coached by legendary Segun Toriola, will depend on the quality of Aruna and Mati in the men’s event.
Also making the cut are fast-rising talent Matthew Kuti, Muizz Adegoke and Olajide Omotayo.
In the women’s category, Africa’s number six-ranked Ajoke Ojomu leads Nigeria’s charge, alongside Fatimo Bello, Sukurat Aiyelagbegan, and Hope Udoaka.
They have been drawn in Group 11 with Australia, Uzbekistan, and Wales.
Despite the tough competition ahead, Ondo-born Mati - a bronze medallist at the 2021 World Youth Championships - remains confident, expressing belief that Nigeria can deliver a strong performance in England.
"Early this year, I saw the group fixture and I'm really confident about our chances," the Le Havre star told Flashscore.
"Hong Kong are a very good side as well as Saudi Arabia and South Africa. I think Hong Kong can be the most difficult team in the group but they are beatable.
"I played against a few players (from Hong Kong) and had good victories. With Quadri Aruna, (Olajide) Omotayo and youngster Matthew Kuti in our team, the confidence is high."
World No. 3 and World Cup winner Hugo Calderano leads Brazil’s squad while Denmark will look to the exciting Anders Lind, ranked 16 in the world.
Egypt’s hopes will rest on multiple Africa number 1 Omar Assar with France counting on brothers Felix and Alexis Lebrun.
Elsewhere, India will rely on players such as Manav Thakkar and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, while Australia’s challenge will feature Nicholas Lum and Finn Luu.
Men’s teams in full (Africa)
Algeria: Maheidine Bella, Mehdi Bouloussa, Milhane Jellouli, Sami Kherouf, Stephane Ouaiche
Angola: Elizandro Andre, Delcio Cassule, Domingos Manuel
Benin Republic: Amir Atanda Adou, Geoffroy Badokonon, Abdel-Kader Salifou, Farouk Salifou
Cote d’Ivoire: Jean Pierre Bayala, Ben Moussa Dosso, Amontchi Hobbah, Oba Kizito Oba, Odilon Vanie
Cameroon: Ylane Batix, Simon Ebode, Abdoulaye Mohamed
Egypt: Youssef Abdelaziz, Omar Assar, Mohamed Elbeiali, Mahmoud Helmy, Badr Mostafa
Madagascar: Fabio Rakotoarimanana, Mamy Rakotoarisoa, Setra Rakotoarisoa, Antoine Razafinarivo
Morocco: Marius Benchat, Salim Karam, Reda Nemras, Yassine Theophile
Nigeria: Muizz Adegoke, Quadri Aruna, Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, Olajide Omotayo
South Africa: Luke Abrahams, Liam Beukes, Cuten Lodewyk, Chetan Nath
Togo: Elias Agbodjan, Kossi Akakpo, Atarou Assou, Kokou Fanny, Abdoulmadjid Tchassama
Tunisia: Youssef Aidli, Aboubaker Bourass, Wassim Essid
Women’s teams in full (Africa)
Algeria: Tania Morice, Jade Morice, Malissa Nasri, Amani Tazerouti
Angola: Isabel Albino, Kailane Sousa, Ruth Tavares
Benin Republic: Lyntia Agueh, Ziadath Akadiri, Stecy Amadji, Madinath Yessoufou
Congo Democratic: Muteba Peguy Dialumona, Kabedi Terfile Ilunga, Nzangani Nephtalie Kindandi, Ammadine Litobaka
Egypt: Marwa Alhodaby, Mariam Alhodaby, Farida Badawy, Hana Goda, Dina Meshref
Ethiopia: Gidey Abrha, Yordanos Dejene, Arsema Fogi, Fana Ftwi, Feven Kinfu
Ghana: Eva Adom-Amankwaa, Augustina Baidoo, Emerald Bortey, Joanita Borteye, Cynthia Kwabi
Madagascar: Edena Prevot, Harilalao Raharijaona, Hanitra Raharimanana
Namibia: Cadence Farmer, Lian Gebauer, Justina Namupolo
Nigeria: Sukurat Aiyelagbegan, Fatimo Bello, Ajoke Ojomu, Hope Udoaka
Rwanda: Chantal Hirwa, Elevine Tumukunde, Mbabazi Twizerane
South Africa: Musfiquh Kalam, Danisha Patel, Jade Sasaman, Rochica Sonday
Uganda: Judith Mirembe, Jemimah Nakawala, Judith Nangonzi
