Algeria made history at the 2025 All Africa Mixed Team Badminton Championships by securing their first-ever title in the competition. In the final, held at Gymnase de Japoma on February 13, Algeria triumphed over Mauritius with a decisive 3-1 victory.
Path to the Title
The Algerian team displayed resilience and determination throughout the tournament. In the semi-finals, they faced the two-time defending champions Egypt in a thrilling match, ultimately securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory to advance to the final.
Final Match Recap: Algeria vs. Mauritius
Algeria faced Mauritius in the final, and the match saw intense battles across four categories before Algeria sealed the victory. Below is the breakdown of the final match:
- Mixed Doubles: Algeria took an early lead as Koceila Mammeri and Linda Mazri dominated Lucas Douce and Chiara How Hong in straight games, winning 21-11, 21-15. This victory set the momentum for Algeria.
- Men’s Singles: Mauritius fought back as Georges Julien Paul edged past Algeria’s Adel Hamek in a three-game thriller. After losing the first game 18-21, Georges Julien Paul bounced back to win the next two games 21-15, 21-11, leveling the match at 1-1.
- Women’s Singles: Algeria regained the lead through Halla Bouksani, who delivered a convincing victory over Elsa How Hong. With a dominant performance, Bouksani secured the match 21-13, 21-17, putting Algeria ahead 2-1.
- Men’s Doubles: The title was clinched in the men’s doubles event, where Koceila Mammeri teamed up with Youcef Sabri Medel to defeat Jean Bernard Bongout and Georges Julien Paul. In an intense match, the Algerian pair won 21-14, 17-21, 21-11, securing the championship title for Algeria.
The women’s doubles match, scheduled as the fifth tie, was not played as Algeria had already secured victory.
Historic Achievement for Algeria
This victory marks a significant milestone for Algerian badminton, as it is their first-ever title in the African mixed team event. The team’s success was driven by strong performances in both singles and doubles matches, with players stepping up under pressure.
With this championship win, Algeria has established itself as a rising force in African badminton, breaking Egypt’s dominance and setting a new benchmark for future competitions. The team and fans will celebrate this historic achievement, hoping to build on this momentum in upcoming international tournaments.
With this result, Algeria will represent Africa in the 2025 Sudirman Cup which will take place in China next April.
