Team SA hold their heads high despite loss
CAIRO - The first-ever African Flag Football Championship has wrapped up in Cairo.
Eight nations hit the field, all with their eyes on the World Championships and, ultimately, a shot at the 2028 Olympics.
Team South Africa may not have taken the title, but the squad played with heart and, for many, this is just the start of their journey.
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Team SA hold their heads high despite loss
CAIRO - The first-ever African Flag Football Championship has wrapped up in Cairo. Eight nations hit the field, all with their eyes on the World Championships and, ultimately, a shot at the 2028 Olympics. Team South Africa may not have taken the title, but the squad played with heart and, for many, this is just the start of their journey.
