The 49th ITF/CAT African Junior Closed Championships for 18 & Under (J200) came to a close in Cairo, Egypt, after five days of high-level competition from 23 to 27 March 2026.

Organized by the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT), in conjunction with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and in collaboration with the Egyptian Tennis Federation, the event brought together 59 players from 13 African nations, all competing for the most prestigious junior titles on the continent.

In the boys’ singles, Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin emerged as the new African champion following one of the most intense matches of the tournament. Facing Botswana’s sensation Ntungamili Raguin, seeded 2, Ogunsakin showed strong character after losing the first set 1-6. He fought back to take the second set in a tight tie-break 7-6 (5) before sealing the victory 6-3 in the decider.

On the girls’ side, South Africa’s Jahnie Van Zyl confirmed her status throughout the week with a flawless run. She did not drop a single set on her way to the title and controlled the final against Egypt’s Rahaf Mostafa, winning 6-2, 7-5 to become African champion.

Raguin Ntungamili bounced back strongly in the boys’ doubles event. Partnering with Morocco’s Ali Missoum, the pair claimed the boys’ doubles title after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Sherif and Mostafa Samih 5-3, 5-3 in the final.

In the girls’ doubles, Jahnie Van Zyl secured a second title in Cairo, teaming up with fellow South African Allegra Van Der Walt. The duo proved too solid for the Egyptian pair Rahaf Mostafa and Sara Saad, winning the final 4-2, 5-3.

Egypt’s overall performance across all events was rewarded with the Best Nation’s Trophy, highlighting the depth and consistency of its players throughout the competition.

The final podiums of the 49th edition are as follows:

Boys’ Singles
Champion of Africa: Oluwaseun Peter Ogunsakin (NGR)
Runner-up: Ntungamili Raguin (BOT)
Third Place: Ehab Marwan (EGY)

Girls’ Singles
Champion of Africa: Jahnie Van Zyl (RSA)
Runner-up: Rahaf Mostafa (EGY)
Third Place: Judy Tawila (EGY)

Boys’ Doubles
Champions of Africa: Ntungamili Raguin (BOT) / Ali Missoum (MAR)
Runner-up: Mohamed Sherif (EGY) / Mostafa Samih (EGY)

Girls’ Doubles
Champions of Africa: Jahnie Van Zyl (RSA) / Allegra Van Der Walt (RSA)
Runner-up: Rahaf Mostafa (EGY) / Sara Saad (EGY)

Best Nation’s Trophy: Egypt

The Confederation of African Tennis congratulates all participating players, as well as the champions and finalists, for the high level displayed throughout the competition. CAT also extends its appreciation to the Egyptian Tennis Federation for the successful organization of this 49th edition in Cairo.

Full results here