Medalists
Medal table
* Host nation (Kenya)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nigeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Seychelles | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 |  Mauritius | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | |
| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 17–24 April | ||
| Edition | 15th | ||
| Venue | Moi International Sports Centre | ||
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya | ||
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The 2009 African Badminton Championships were the continental badminton championships to crown the best players and teams across Africa. The tournament was held at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, from 17 to 24 April 2009. [1] [2]
In the semi-finals of the team event, South Africa defeated Mauritius 3–1 while Seychelles defeated Egypt 3–0 to reach the final. [3] In the final, South Africa dethroned defending champions Seychelles by winning against them 3–1. [4]
* Host nation (Kenya)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | South Africa | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Seychelles | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Mauritius | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | |
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