Successful African Raffa Championship Concludes in Chlef, Algeria
The African Raffa Championship (Seniors & Youth U19) took place in Chlef, Algeria, from July 11 to 18, 2026, and was hosted by the Algerian Federation. The prestigious event brought together talented athletes from across the continent, including Algeria (ALG), Libya (LBY), Tunisia (TUN), Nigeria (NGR), Morocco (MOR), Sudan (SUD), Kenya (KEN), and Egypt (EGY).
Throughout the week of high-level competition, Algeria and Tunisia delivered outstanding performances, dominating several categories across the Senior and U19 divisions, with strong medal showings from Libya and Nigeria.
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Senior Men's Doubles: Champion – LBY (Alswesi.R / Zantouti A); Runner-up – NGR (Njaka.M / Idris M).
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Senior Men's Precision Shooting: Champion – ALG (Hamel.R); Runner-up – MOR (Ouinaksi).
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Senior Men's Singles: Champion – LBY (Zantouti.A); Runner-up – NGR (Njaka.M).
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Senior Mixed Doubles: Champion – ALG (Larik.A / Hamel.H); Runner-up – TUN (Saidi.M / Zekri.S).
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Senior Women's Doubles: Champion – ALG (Chibani.C / Maidi.N); Runner-up – TUN (Dabboussi.A / Zekri.S).
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Senior Women's Precision Shooting: Champion – TUN (Dabboussi.A); Runner-up – ALG (Larik.A).
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Senior Women's Singles: Champion – ALG (Maidi.N); Runner-up – TUN (Zekri.S).
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U19 Boys' Doubles: Champion – ALG (Triaki.F / Triaki.H); Runner-up – LBY (Alzantouti.A / Arhoumah.M).
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U19 Boys' Precision Shooting: Champion – ALG (Triaki.F); Runner-up – TUN (Mekni.M).
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U19 Boys' Singles: Champion – ALG (Moualek.M); Runner-up – TUN (Ben Farah.M).
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U19 Girls' Precision Shooting: Champion – TUN (Chaouali.M); Runner-up – ALG (Louaar.H).
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U19 Girls' Doubles: Champion – ALG (Meherzi.R / Mansori.L); Runner-up – TUN (Chaouali.M / Ibidhi.G).
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U19 Girls' Singles: Champion – ALG (Meherzi.R); Runner-up – SUD (Aram Elsayed Elhafiz.C).
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U19 Mixed Doubles: Champion – ALG (Djebbar.H / Mansori.L); Runner-up – TUN (Mekni.M / Ibidhi.G).
The President of the International Bocce Confederation (CBI), Dr Mutlu Türkmen, extended his heartfelt gratitude to Mohammed Maidi, President of the African Confederation, and Domenico Sposetti, CBI Technical Competition Director, for their exemplary leadership and organisation. He also warmly thanked all referees, staff members, and dedicated volunteers whose hard work ensured the seamless execution and success of this memorable event.
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