The Africa AirBadminton Championships 2025 got off to an exciting start on Day 1 at the Laboma Beach Resort in Accra, with thrilling matches and impressive performances from teams across the continent.
Team Ghana delivered one of the most memorable moments of the day, edging past Egypt with a hard-fought 60-58 victory in a highly competitive match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The team followed up with another strong win, beating Togo 60-34.
Here are the full Day 1 results:
Nigeria 60-42 Ivory Coast
Equatorial Guinea 48-60 Burkina Faso
South Africa 60-38 Central African Republic
Mauritius 60-29 Togo
Ghana 60-58 Egypt
Nigeria 60-50 Burkina Faso
Benin 60-21 Central African Republic
Equatorial Guinea 54-60 Ivory Coast
Ghana 60-34 Togo
Mauritius 60-55 Egypt
South Africa 60-44 Benin
Nigeria 60-42 Equatorial Guinea
Burkina Faso 60-41 Ivory Coast
Mauritius 60-44 Ghana
Egypt 60-46 Togo
With strong showings from countries like Mauritius, Nigeria, and South Africa, the championship has already proven to be a thrilling contest. Teams are competing for top spots in their groups as the journey to the World Cup in Dubai continues.
The tournament has not only drawn large crowds to Laboma Beach but also spotlighted the rapid growth of AirBadminton in Africa, with players showcasing athleticism, strategy, and passion for this fast-rising outdoor sport.