In accordance with Clauses 11.1.4, 12.3 and 13.2.6 of the BCA Constitution and Section 4 of the BCA Athletes Commission Guidelines (attached for ease of reference), the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to call for nominations of candidates for the 2027 BCA Athletes Commission Elections, which will be held during the All Africa Senior Championships in Algeria on 14 January 2027.
BCA MEMO – Release of the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships Prospectus and Associated Forms (Week 2)
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 15:14
We are pleased to release the attached Prospectus and relevant forms for the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships, which will be hosted by the Algerian Badminton Federation in Algiers, Algeria, from 11 to 17 January 2027 (Week 2).
BCA MEMO – Invitation: 1st Africa Shuttle Time School Forum, Cape Town, 7 December 2026
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 15:04
Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) will organise its first-ever Africa Shuttle Time School Forum on 7 December 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, alongside the All Africa School Championships scheduled for 4–9 December 2026.
BCA MEMO – CALLING FOR BIDS – Hosting of the 2027 All Africa Under 15 Championships
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Friday, October 23, 2026 - 18:16
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to invite Member Associations to submit bids to host the 2027 All Africa Under 15 Championships.
The Championships form an important part of BCA’s player development programme, providing young badminton players across Africa with an opportunity to compete at continental level, gain international experience and further develop their potential.
BCA MEMO – Release of Prospectus and Associated Forms – All Africa School Championships 2026
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Monday, October 12, 2026 - 23:08
We are pleased to release the attached Prospectus for the All Africa School Championships 2026, which will be hosted by Badminton South Africa from 4 to 9 December 2026 at John Tyers Hall, Access Park, Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Championships will comprise:
School Team Championships (Boys and Girls): 4–6 December 2026
Individual Championships: 8–9 December 2026
In addition to the Championships, BCA will organise the following activities:
BCA MEMO – CALLING FOR BIDS – Hosting of the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships (Week 50)
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Monday, October 12, 2026 - 22:57
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to invite Member Associations to submit bids to host the 2027 All Africa Men’s and Women’s Team Championships, scheduled for Week 50 of the BWF calendar (13–19 December 2027).
Cairo Gives South Africa’s Juniors Another Test of Character
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 12:23
For South Africa, the first day of the individual championships brought a mixture of progression, close battles and the familiar challenge of starting again after the Team Relay competition.
The team had already experienced the intensity of competition in Cairo. Now, the players had to step onto the court as individuals.
From Singles to Doubles: The Long Day of Mauritius’ Young Players in Cairo
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 12:20
The individual championships can be unforgiving.
There is little time to recover from one match before another challenge appears, and for the players who compete across different events, the demands of the day can quickly add up.
For Mauritius, Day 1 in Cairo brought exactly that experience.
Libya Step Into the Spotlight as Their Juniors Take on Africa’s Best
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 12:11
Libya arrived at the individual championships in Cairo with players ready to test themselves against some of the continent’s strongest young badminton players.
For H Etawel and M Alsheridi, Day 1 offered that opportunity almost immediately.
The men’s singles draw brought Alsheridi onto Court 3 against South Africa’s Aiden Dednam. The Libyan player faced a difficult challenge from the start, with Dednam taking the opening game 15–3 before closing the match 15–1.
Seychelles Keep Pushing as Cairo Gives Their Young Players a Day to Remember
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 12:02
For Seychelles, Day 1 in Cairo was about more than simply stepping onto the court.
Across the opening rounds of the individual championships, the young players from the island nation found themselves facing some of the continent’s strongest junior opposition. There were difficult moments, long rallies and matches that demanded patience, but Seychelles continued to put players on court and give themselves opportunities to compete.
