Kalombo MULENGA beats Arafat Tendo KIBIRIGE to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's singles this All Africa Individual 2026

Kalombo MULENGA dropped the opener but found another gear at the All Africa Individual Championships 2026, overturning Arafat Tendo KIBIRIGE 12-21 21-6 21-9 in the Men's Singles Round of 32.

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21-12 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 9 points.

What's Next

Kalombo MULENGA advances to the Round of 16 of the All Africa Individual Championships 2026, while Arafat Tendo KIBIRIGE's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Kalombo MULENGA with a 68% confidence projection on the draw's seeding. The encounter closely reflected the analytical projection.

Player profiles: Kalombo MULENGA · Chongo Ezra MULENGA

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