Day 1 Recap: Ghana Stuns Egypt in Thrilling Opener at Africa AirBadminton Championships 2025

Laboma Beach, Accra – Day one of the Africa AirBadminton Championships 2025 kicked off in spectacular fashion, with Team Ghana grabbing the headlines after a dramatic victory over Egypt.

In a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the host nation edged past the North African giants with a nail-biting 60–58 win.

The clash between Ghana and Egypt was one of the most intense of the day, showcasing top-tier athleticism, strategy, and determination from both sides.

With every point fiercely contested, Ghana’s resilience shone through as they secured a statement win to ignite their campaign on home sand.

Day 1 Full Results – Africa AirBadminton Championships 2025
📍 Venue: Laboma Beach, Accra

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

Day 2 Outlook: More Fireworks on the Sand

The competition continued with high energy into Day 2, as morning fixtures delivered more action-packed encounters.

From powerful smashes to strategic placements, teams fought hard for supremacy in their groups, leaving fans at Laboma Beach thoroughly entertained.

What Is AirBadminton?

AirBadminton is a new, outdoor variation of traditional badminton, designed to be played on a variety of surfaces — including hard ground, grass, and sand.

It aims to make the sport more accessible to people of all ages and abilities, turning parks, gardens, playgrounds, and beaches into global courts.