The Benin national AirBadminton team secured the African men’s triples championship title on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Entebbe, Uganda, after defeating Mauritius 3-0 in the final. Oswald Fano-Dosh, Carlos Kpanou, Julien Totin, and Preferet Adomahou delivered a flawless performance to bring home the gold medal for Benin.
Dominant victory seals historic continental triumph
Mauritius had fought their way to the final with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Egypt in the semifinals. However, facing the Beninese triples team in the championship match, the Mauritian players were unable to secure a single game, finishing with a 0-3 deficit. This decisive outcome was confirmed by Radio One Mauritius, underscoring the overwhelming nature of Benin’s victory.
Two medals in two days for Benin’s AirBadminton squad
This gold medal follows closely on the heels of a silver medal earned by Benin in the Team Relay event, where they lost a tight 60-57 final to Egypt. That earlier success had already secured Benin’s qualification for the 2026 BWF AirBadminton World Championships, highlighting the team’s growing competitiveness on the continental stage.
Competition concludes in Entebbe after intense AirBadminton showcase
The final match took place at Aero Beach in Entebbe, marking the conclusion of the African AirBadminton Championships. The tournament featured 14 countries and over 120 athletes, according to the Badminton Confederation of Africa and the Uganda Badminton Association.
The men’s triples format, unique to AirBadminton, pits three players from each side against one another in a best-of-five games format. The first team to win three games wins the match—precisely the outcome seen in Benin’s 3-0 triumph over Mauritius in the final.
Key highlights from the final
- Unbroken streak: Benin did not drop a single game in the final, maintaining consistent pressure on Mauritius throughout.
- Team chemistry: The synergy between Oswald Fano-Dosh, Carlos Kpanou, Julien Totin, and Preferet Adomahou was pivotal in executing Benin’s winning strategy.
- Continental qualification: With this gold, Benin has earned its spot in the 2026 AirBadminton World Championships, reinforcing its rising status in African badminton.
