African Championship & Finale of the Africa Cup — Tangier
The 2009 FITASC Compak Sporting Africa Championship (incorporating the highly anticipated Finale of the Africa Cup) was a historic, pinnacle continental clay target shooting tournament held from March 7th to March 8th, 2009. Bringing together the finest marksmen from Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and visiting European delegations, this prestigious two-day tournament determined the ultimate continental titles in the dynamic, fast-paced Compak Sporting discipline. The championship was proudly hosted at the world-class and breathtaking facilities of the Club Tanger de Tir aux Armes de Chasse in Tangier, Morocco.
Event Highlights & Structural Parameters
Operating under the official international framework of the 2009 global sporting calendar, this African Championship combined Morocco’s rich hospitality and geographic beauty with strict international sports regulations:
Sanctioning Architecture: The competition operated under the direct international authority of FITASC (Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse), certifying that all multi-field layouts, target flight trajectories, and weapon compliance parameters conformed to strict global tier-1 standards.
The Continental Crown & Africa Cup Finale: Serving as the grand final leg of the 2009 Africa Cup, this championship aggregated points from continental selection matches to crown the definitive overall seasonal cup champions in individual and team divisions.
Mediterranean Clifftop Challenge: Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, the host venue provided an exceptionally beautiful yet deceptively challenging competitive arena. Strong coastal winds, shifting sea breezes, and bright marine lighting conditions tested the rapid target acquisition, reflexes, and mental stamina of the international squads.
1. Full Event Program & Schedule
The high-stakes tournament timeline concentrated the intense technical qualification rounds across the weekend, preceded by official preparation blocks:
March 5th – March 6th (Thursday – Friday): Arrival of international and continental delegations, squadding confirmation, official shooter registry check-in, weapon safety compliance verifications, and open training lines on designated Compak layouts.
March 7th (Saturday) — Championship Day One: Phase 1 of the official continental qualification flights opens across specialized multi-stand layouts, challenging shooters with diverse target speeds, vertical angles, and trajectory patterns.
March 8th (Sunday) — Championship Final Day: Concluding qualification flights, followed immediately by high-stakes, sudden-death international tie-breaking shoot-offs (barrages) to determine the definitive individual and category podium positions.
March 8th (Sunday) — Official Closing & Awards Ceremony: Staged late Sunday afternoon to honor individual, category, and national team winners, officially crowning the 2009 African Compak Sporting Champions and finalizing the Africa Cup standings.
2. Venue Profile & Logistical Location Details
All tournament operations, specialized shooting stands, and official administrative offices were hosted by Morocco's premier clay target complex:
Host Venue:
Club Tanger de Tir aux Armes de Chasse (Tangier Shooting Club)
Tangier (Tanger), Morocco
The Club Tanger de Tir is internationally renowned for its exceptional clifftop vistas, top-tier automated launcher configurations, and warm Moroccan hospitality. Located in the historic gateway city of Tangier, the club provides a stunning backdrop of the coastline, presenting shooters with spectacular views alongside highly technical, wind-affected layouts that require extreme precision and adaptability.
3. Organizing Committee & Registration Framework
Administrative operations and international competitor registries followed strict timeline allocations managed through the global governing body and the host federation:
Host National Body: Royal Moroccan Shooting Sport Federation (FRMTS)
International Sanctioning Oversight: Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)



