Golden Shuttlers beat host Egypt to reach Mixed Team Relay Semi-Finals

The Ghanaian badminton team, known as the Golden Shuttlers, defeated their home country Egypt 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the Mixed Team Relay at the 2026 All Africa U-19 Junior Championship in Cairo. The team, consisting of Moslena Ama Korama Adu, Obabompa Adu Mintah, Francis Obeng, and Racheal Quarcoo, demonstrated their strong performance in the first game, securing a 55-51 victory.

Despite facing a hostile crowd and the challenges of playing on home soil, they maintained their composure and continued their winning streak in the second game, taking control and silencing the home fans. The Egyptian team made a comeback in the latter part of the game, benefiting from the physical fatigue of the Ghanaian side.

However, the duo of Moslena Adu and Racheal Quarcoo managed to hold their ground in the final minutes, securing a 55-52 victory and completing a 2-0 win over Egypt. The result allows Ghana to advance to the semi-finals, reigniting their hopes of defending the title they won in Senegal two years ago. The team will face Algeria today in the semi-finals to secure a spot in the final.

Earlier in the day, the Golden Shuttlers had also beaten Mauritius 2-0, further solidifying their strong form. Ghanaian Badminton President and head coach Mr. Evans Yeboah praised the team's fighting spirit, attributing their success to the team's effort over the past six weeks of training and their ability to follow the day's tactics, which focused on seizing opportunities, minimizing errors, and maintaining pressure.