Shocks, Smashes & Surprises: Day 2 Action at the All Africa Badminton Championships!
The All Africa Individual Championships continued on Day 2 with exciting matches across multiple courts. Athletes from all over Africa gave their best, creating a competitive atmosphere that thrilled fans and kept them on the edge of their seats. Here’s a detailed look at the key matches and moments of the day.
Court 1: A Day of Dominant Wins
The day kicked off with Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi from Uganda, the top seed, dominating her opponent Alison Bradel from Réunion. Fadilah’s performance was outstanding as she won comfortably 21-3, 21-10, securing a spot in the quarter-finals.
In another Women’s Singles match, Yasmina Chibah from Algeria faced Uganda’s Husina Kobugabe, who was seeded 3rd. However, it was a tough match for Yasmina, and she lost 15-21, 10-21, sending Husina through to the next round.
Men’s Singles saw a spectacular clash between Georges Julien Paul from Mauritius, the top seed, and Lalaina Jeremy Ramanana Rahary from Madagascar. Georges Julien showed his strength, winning 21-11, 21-18, advancing to the quarter-finals.
Another thrilling Men’s Singles match followed, where Joseph Emmanuel Emmy from Nigeria fought hard against Kalombo Mulenga from Zambia, the fourth seed. Joseph emerged victorious with a solid 21-11, 21-12 win.
In Women’s Doubles, the Egyptian duo of Nour Ahmed Youssri and Fatema Rabie battled Emmanuelle Admette and Emily Grondin from Réunion. The Egyptians triumphed with a 23-21, 21-17 win to advance to the quarter-finals.
South Africa’s Elme De Villiers and Michaela Ohlson put up an impressive performance, defeating the Cameroon pair Séraphine Merveille Avidi Meka and Mado Promesse Ngo Hiol 21-9, 21-12.
In Men’s Doubles, Momoh Nusa and Alhaji Aliyu Shehu from Nigeria were up against Mohamed Abderrahime Belarbi and Adel Hamek from Algeria. The Algerian duo, ranked 3rd, showed their power, winning 21-18, 21-17.
Later, Youcef Sabri Medel and Sirine Ibrahim from Algeria defeated the Egyptian pair Adham Hatem Elgamal and Doha Hany 21-10, 21-11 in Mixed Doubles, proving their superior teamwork.
Court 2: Close Battles and Exciting Upsets
On Court 2, Fatema Rabie from Egypt faced off against Elsa How Hong from Mauritius in a Women’s Singles clash. Elsa took control of the match, winning 21-9, 21-19 to advance to the next round.
Yasmina Chibah from Algeria had another challenging match, this time against Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan and Sofiat Arinola Obanishola from Nigeria in Women’s Doubles. The Nigerian duo showed excellent coordination, overpowering their Algerian opponents with a 21-16, 21-8 win.
One of the most exciting matches came when Jean Bernard Bongout from Mauritius went up against Caden Kakora from South Africa in Men’s Singles. Jean Bernard fought hard, winning 21-17, 13-21, 21-15, securing a spot in the next round.
In Men’s Doubles, Joseph Emmanuel Emmy and Victor Ikechukwu from Nigeria defeated Paul Christ Assembe Voundi and Felix Dureil Nkonomo Bengono from Cameroon 21-16, 21-8, showcasing their sharp reflexes and teamwork.
Court 3: A Day of Surprises
On Court 3, Doha Hany from Egypt had an easy victory against Madeleine Carene Leticia Akoumba Ze from Cameroon in Women’s Singles, winning 21-13, 21-9.
South Africa’s Johanita Scholtz faced tough competition from Saumya Gupta from Kenya. However, Scholtz won convincingly with a 21-11, 21-19 scoreline.
In Men’s Doubles, Jean Marie Faride Evina Evina and Pascal Nolem from Cameroon were defeated by Ahmed Ali Bahnsawy and Kareem Ezzat from Egypt, who won 21-8, 21-9.
Court 4: Intense Matches in All Categories
The final court saw Gladys Mbabazi from Uganda, ranked 6th, beating Chineye Ibere from Nigeria in a thrilling Women’s Singles match. Gladys won 21-8, 14-21, 21-16.
In Women’s Doubles, the Nigerian pair Dorcas Ajoke Adesokan and Sofiat Arinola Obanishola faced Yasmina Chibah and Linda Mazri from Algeria, emerging victorious 21-16, 21-8.
The Mixed Doubles match between Jean Bernard Bongout and Chiara How Hong from Mauritius, and Chongo Ezra Mulenga and Mary Chilambe from Zambia, was another strong battle. The Mauritian pair showed impressive control, winning 21-14, 20-17 (Ret).
As Day 2 of the All Africa Individual Championships wrapped up, it was clear that the competition is getting fiercer. Players from across Africa are putting their best foot forward, and the excitement is only building up for the upcoming semi finals. With some surprising victories and impressive performances, fans are eagerly awaiting Day 3, where the semifinals will be played in the morning and the Finals in the afternoon. The intensity is sure to increase as the champions of tomorrow emerge! Catch us live on our YouTube channel and Facebook. Fans can also subscribe on our WhatsApp channel for live daily updates.
