"VAN" (Sports Desk - 11.07.2026) :: There was a different feeling inside the Coetzenburg Center on Friday morning. The music still played as the players filed in, and the smiles were still everywhere, but beneath it was the awareness that they were doing this for the final time. The final two rounds remained in Stellenbosch, with the African continental title and three places at the Grand Final in December still to be decided. The day would bring to a close a week that had offered far more than tournament results: new friendships between players from across the continent, evenings filled with masterclasses and workshops, and, for many, a first opportunity to represent their school internationally. By the end of the day, the top seeds had delivered. Sr. Miriam Duggan Primary School of Uganda were crowned African continental champions after completing the tournament without losing a match. Kenya’s Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School took silver, while the host nation also had reason to celebrate as Welgemoed Primary School secured bronze. All three teams qualified for the Grand Final in December.
On Sat, Jul 11, 2026