Hosts
| Year | Host City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cairo |  |
| 2018 | Algiers |  |
| 2016 | Rose-Hill |  |
| 2012 | Addis Ababa |  |
| 2010 | Kampala |  |
| 2008 | Rose-Hill | |
| 2006 | Rose-Hill | |
| 2004 | Pretoria |  |
Africa Continental Team Badminton Championships is a continental stage tournament of Thomas and Uber Cups, organized by the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA), to crown the best national men's and women's badminton teams in Africa. [1] The winner of this tournament will be represented BCA at the Thomas and Uber Cup finals. [2] [3]
| Year | Host City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cairo | |
| 2018 | Algiers | |
| 2016 | Rose-Hill | |
| 2012 | Addis Ababa | |
| 2010 | Kampala | |
| 2008 | Rose-Hill | |
| 2006 | Rose-Hill | |
| 2004 | Pretoria | |
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