Day 3 of the WBSC Baseball5 Africa Southern Region Qualifiers in Lusaka, Zambia, served up another thrilling chapter in the race for continental supremacy. With the round-robin phase now complete, Tunisia lead the standings unbeaten, while South Africa, Cape Verde, and Kenya also booked their spots in the semi-finals.
The day began with Kenya powering past Zambia 2–0 (18–17, 9–8), showing their resilience in a tense opener. South Africa then fought back in a gripping three-set encounter to edge Cape Verde 2–1 (4–9, 1–0, 8–6), keeping their title hopes alive.
Burkina Faso struggled again against Kenya, losing 0–2 (1–16, 0–16), before Tunisia extended their unbeaten streak with a 2–0 win over South Africa (8–3, 7–4). The North Africans displayed sharp defensive play and quick transitions to stay top of the log.
In the afternoon fixtures, Cape Verde returned to winning ways with a 2–1 victory against Zambia (7–6, 4–7, 9–12), while Tunisia closed the day emphatically by sweeping Burkina Faso 2–0 (6–14, 0–11).
Standings After Day 3
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 5 | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | 1 |
| Cape Verde | 3 | 2 |
| Kenya | 2 | 3 |
| Zambia | 1 | 4 |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 5 |
Tunisia remain the only unbeaten side and head confidently into the semi-finals. South Africa’s consistency and Cape Verde’s fighting spirit set up two exciting matchups as the competition heads into its final day.
Day 4 – Finals Schedule (8 November)
- 09:30 – Placement Game: Zambia vs Burkina Faso
- 11:00 – Semi-Final 1: Kenya vs Tunisia
- 12:30 – Semi-Final 2: Cape Verde vs South Africa
- 14:00 – Bronze Medal Game
- 15:30 – Final
- 17:30 – Closing Ceremony
The WBSC Baseball5 Africa Southern Region Qualifiers conclude today with the medal games and official closing ceremony in Lusaka. The champion will qualify for the 2026 WBSC Baseball5 World Cup, representing the Southern Region of Africa.
