By Staff Reporter
WINDHOEK, June 20 — Namibia will host the 2024 Squash Federation of Africa Seniors Championships, as confirmed by the Squash Federation of Africa and the Namibia Squash Association.
The continental competition, featuring Africa’s top squash players competing in individual and team events, will take place in Windhoek from November 18-24. The last edition of the Squash Federation of Africa Seniors Championships, formerly known as the All Africa Seniors Championship, was held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, in 2022, with Egypt claiming both the men’s and women’s team titles as the championships returned after a nine-year hiatus. Windhoek last hosted the event in 2013, when Botswana’s Alister Walker and South Africa’s Siyoli Waters were crowned individual champions.
This year’s championships will also see an investment in grassroots squash, with Windhoek set to host a World Squash Coaching Level 1 Course during the event and the Squash Federation of Africa AGM.
Squash Federation of Africa President Lucky Mlilo remarked, “This is a great day for squash in Namibia and across Africa. The SFASC represents the very best of Africa, and my thanks go to [Namibia Squash Association President] Adriana Lambert and her team for hosting this year’s championships. I know that Windhoek will host an excellent event. It’s another great step for squash in Africa to be hosting regular first-rate competitions like the SFASC. With the coaching course and AGM running alongside the event, I’m confident that this year’s championships will provide long-lasting benefits to our sport.”
Adriana Lambert added, “We are delighted to officially confirm that Windhoek, Namibia, will be the host city for the highly anticipated championships. This event promises to be a thrilling celebration of squash, bringing together top talent from across the continent. The AGM and coaching course are fantastic opportunities for coaches to enhance their skills and for participants to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of squash in Africa.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Windhoek for what promises to be an unforgettable event.”
