SOUTH AFRICA, Feb. 11 -- TANZANIAS mens national pool team delivered a spirited and impressive performance at the African Pool Championships, finishing as runners-up after a hardfought final against hosts South Africa in Durban on February 7.

The Tanzanian side bowed out 13–5 in the black ball final, but their journey to the title match underlined the countrys rising status and growing competitiveness in African pool.

While the men celebrated a historic run, the Tanzanian womens team faced a tough challenge and exited at the group stage after battling against some of the continents strongest players.

Tanzanias individual brilliance was also on display, with Jackson Nganyi advancing to the mens semi-finals and Cecilia Kileo reachi...