Cairo, Egypt – The All-Africa Senior Team Championships, featuring the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup, continued its exhilarating journey into Day 2 at the Cairo International Stadium. With morning, afternoon and evening sessions showcasing fierce battles, closely contested ties, and unexpected outcomes, the tournament unfolded with excitement and surprises.
Morning Session Highlights
Algeria Triumphs Over Mauritius (3-2) in Women’s Team Championships
The morning session commenced with a closely contested battle in the Women’s Team Championships Group A, where Algeria secured a crucial victory against Mauritius with a score line of 3-2. Halla Bouksani, expressing joy after the win, stated, “We knew that Mauritius will not be an easy game, and we had to really push ourselves in this tie to go for the win. I really hope that we can continue with the win until the semifinals and finals in the upcoming days.”
Nigeria Prevails Over South Africa (4-1) in Men’s Team Championships
In a decisive match between South Africa and Nigeria, Team Nigeria emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. Olofua Godwin, in a post-match interview, emphasized the importance of the win, stating, “We really want to finish first in our group, and so far, we are following and walking our talk. We are not here for bronze or silver medal; we just want the Gold and we are thirsty for that.”
Algeria Dominates Uganda (5-0) in Men’s Team Championships
The Algerian boys’ team continued their dominance in the Men’s Team Championships, securing a comprehensive 5-0 victory against Uganda. Belarbi Abderrahime, expressing satisfaction, stated, “Our goal is to emerge victorious like the previous 3 times. We firmly believe that we can achieve such a result again.”
Afternoon Session Highlights
Mauritius Dominates Cameroon (5-0) in Men’s Team Championships
In the afternoon session, Mauritius showcased their strength in the Men’s Team Championships, securing a dominant 5-0 win against Cameroon. Melvin Appiah, acknowledging the importance of the win, expressed determination to bounce back after the previous loss against Nigeria.
Egypt Overpowers Zambia (4-1) in Men’s Team Championships
Host country Egypt continued their winning streak, defeating Zambia 4-1 in the Men’s Team Championships. Kareem Ezzat, looking ahead, emphasized the team’s goal to win the championships and urged consistency.
Algeria Secures 5-0 Win Over Cameroon in Women’s Team Championships
Algeria continued their winning form in the Women’s Team Championships, securing a convincing 5-0 victory against Cameroon.
Evening Session Surprises
Zambia Triumphs Over Uganda (4-1) in Men’s Team Championships
In a surprising turn of events, Zambia secured a notable 4-1 victory over Uganda in the Men’s Team Championships during the evening session.
Uganda Shocks Egypt and Advances (4-1) in Women’s Team Championships
The evening brought a major upset as Uganda dominated Egypt in the Women’s Team Championships, securing a 4-1 victory, and advancing to the next stage. The reigning champions and host country were knocked out of the group stage.
South Africa Prevails Over Mauritius (3-2) in Women’s Team Championships
South Africa emerged victorious against Mauritius with a score of 3-2, securing their spot in the next stage and eliminating Mauritius from the group stage.
As the tournament unfolds, the stage is set for more riveting encounters, strategic gameplay, and unexpected twists. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for upcoming matches, all live on BCA’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. The All-Africa Senior Team Championships promise to continue delivering moments of intense competition and sporting excellence.
