The semi-finals of the All Africa Individual Badminton Championships were filled with action, revelations, and stirring moments! The best players from across Africa fought hard to book their place in the finals. Fans were treated to an exciting spectacle of matches and rallies.
Now, the stage is set for the Grand Finals, which will take place in the afternoon session. Let’s take a closer look at what happened in the semi-finals and who will compete for the ultimate title!
Women’s Singles (WS) – Semi-Finals
The top-seeded Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi from Uganda could not overcome Doha Hany from Egypt, the fourth seed. Doha played with great confidence and won the match 21-10, 22-20.
In the other semi-final, Husina Kobugabe from Uganda faced Egypt’s Nour Ahmed Youssri. Nour dominated the game, winning easily 21-12, 21-11.
The Women’s singles Final will be an all-Egyptian Affair.
🏆 Women’s Singles Final: Doha Hany (EGY) vs. Nour Ahmed Youssri (EGY)
Men’s Singles (MS) – Semi-Finals
The home crowd was shocked when Georges Julien Paul, the top-seeded player from Mauritius, lost in a tight match against Adham Hatem Elgamal from Egypt. Adham won with a score of 22-20, 21-19.
In the other semi-final, Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori from Nigeria played strongly against Driss Bourroum from Morocco. The second-seeded Nigerian won 21-18, 21-17.
🏆 Men’s Singles Final: Adham Hatem Elgamal (EGY) vs. Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori (NGR)
Women’s Doubles (WD) – Semi-Finals
Uganda’s top-seeded pair Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi & Tracy Naluwuooza struggled against Amy Ackerman & Johanita Scholtz from South Africa. The South African duo won comfortably 21-15, 21-10.
The second semi-final saw Chiara & Elsa How Hong from Mauritius lose to Yasmina Chibah & Linda Mazri from Algeria. The Algerians won 21-6, 21-14.
🏆 Women’s Doubles Final: Amy Ackerman & Johanita Scholtz (RSA) vs. Yasmina Chibah & Linda Mazri (ALG)
Men’s Doubles (MD) – Semi-Finals
The Mauritian pair of Jean Bernard Bongout & Georges Julien Paul gave the crowd something to cheer about by beating Mohamed Abderrahime Belarbi & Adel Hamek from Algeria. The Mauritians came back from a set down to win 15-21, 21-13, 21-10.
The other semi-final was a long battle between Koceila Mammeri & Youcef Sabri Medel from Algeria and Joseph Emmanuel Emmy & Victor Ikechukwu from Nigeria. The Algerians won a tough match 21-13, 24-26, 21-11.
🏆 Men’s Doubles Final: Jean Bernard Bongout & Georges Julien Paul (MRI) vs. Koceila Mammeri & Youcef Sabri Medel (ALG)
Mixed Doubles (XD) – Semi-Finals
The Algerian siblings Koceila Mammeri & Tanina Violette Mammeri played exceptionally well against Caden Kakora & Johanita Scholtz from South Africa. The Algerians won comfortably 21-9, 21-11.
In the other semi-final, Adham Hatem Elgamal & Doha Hany from Egypt had to fight hard to defeat Alhaji Aliyu Shehu & Uchechukwu Deborah Ukeh from Nigeria. They won 22-20, 9-21, 21-14.
🏆 Mixed Doubles Final: Koceila Mammeri & Tanina Violette Mammeri (ALG) vs. Adham Hatem Elgamal & Doha Hany (EGY)
Finals Are Coming! Watch Live!
The finals of the All Africa Individual Championships will take place this afternoon! The best players from Africa are ready to battle for glory. Fans are invited to watch the action live on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Stay tuned for an exciting afternoon of world-class badminton! 🏸🔥
