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Morocco won the double boys in the African U14 Tennis African championship, which is held in Nairobi from February 19 to March 1.
Moroccan duo Soulaimane Jamji and Kamil Rhazali won the final of the event, disputed on Friday afternoon, against the Egyptians Mohamed Genidy and Abdellatif Mostafa, given favorites before the match.
“It was a difficult match, but we knew how to stay focused and find the right strategy to make a difference,” Map Kamil Rhazali told the final.
On this occasion, he wanted to salute the work of the coaches, Hicham Tazi and Taha Tifneti, stressing that motivation was a key factor in this success. “We really wanted this title, because being a double African champions is to be the best team on the continent,” he said.
In simple boys, Kamil Rhazali qualified for the final after his victory against the Nigerian Chukrudubem Amasi, while Soulaimane Jamji, who lost to Mohamed Genidy, won 3rd place by winning Amai.
Among the girls, Zineb Ouazzani Hassani won 3rd place by winning in front of his compatriot Hind Hannaoui.
For his part, the National Coach Hicham Tazi welcomed this Moroccan performance despite the difficulties encountered during this competition. “It was a very high tournament, but our players were able to adapt and create surprise,” he said.
Saying proud of this new generation, he wanted to salute the remarkable individual courses, with a single finish and a coronation in doubles. “This promising group embodies the future of Moroccan tennis. We are working on the long term, with the aim of preparing them to shine on the junior scene in the years to come, “he concluded.
On Saturday, Kamil Rhazali will play the final against Egyptian, Mohamed Genidy.
