08/04/2025
April 8, 2025
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Top Seeds Advance as Quarter-Finals Light Up Mossel Bay
Day two of the 2024–2025 PSA World Championship Qualifying Event – Africa delivered drama and intensity as the quarter-finals unfolded at the MBSC in Mossel Bay. A full-capacity crowd once again brought the atmosphere, with local fans and juniors captivated by the stakes and spectacle.
In the women’s division, [1] Amina El Rihany (EGY) advanced with a 3-1 win over [7] Lojayn Gohary. [3] Nour Khafagy (EGY) dispatched [5] Salma El Alfy in straight games, while [4] Menna Walid (EGY) held off a spirited effort from [8] Teagan Leigh Russell (RSA) to win 3-1. [6] Nadien Elhammamy (EGY) was clinical in a 3-0 win over [2] Hayley Ward (RSA).
In the men’s draw, [1] Aly Hussein (EGY) continued his commanding form with a dominant 3-0 victory over [7] Shady Sherbiny. [4] Ziad Ibrahim (EGY) controlled the court in his win over Ryan Gwidzima (ZIM).
However, the longest match of the day — between [3] Mohamed Nasser (EGY) and [5] Yassin Shohdy (EGY) — was marred by controversy. Despite lasting an epic 101 minutes, the match was disrupted by frequent injury breaks and several disputed decisions, detracting from the quality and rhythm expected at this level. Both players ultimately struggled to showcase the professionalism and standard typical of PSA competition, with Shohdy edging through in five games.
[2] Dewald van Niekerk (RSA) brought the house down in the final match of the evening. With the capacity crowd fully behind South Africa’s No. 1, Van Niekerk rose to the occasion and delivered a polished, professional performance to defeat Egypt’s Adam Hawal 3-1. His composed play and determination had fans on their feet throughout the contest, capping off the night on a high for the local supporters.
As the event progresses, the excitement in Mossel Bay continues to grow — with packed crowds and young local talent drawing inspiration from the opportunity to watch the continent’s best compete on home soil.
Follow the link for all the results and fixtures for the Sem- Finals:
