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The 2026–27 French Ligue Nationale de Handball playoffs are reportedly set for Kigali, raising the prospect of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain thrilling local handball fans .

Kigali in frame to host French Handball League finals

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Egypt were crowned champions of Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 37-24 in the final at BK Arena on Saturday. Photos courtesy

CAN Handball: Egypt lift record 10th title after win over Tunisia

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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Weekend sports: CAF champions league in Kigali, handball finals

Friday, January 30, 2026

Congo Brazaville beat Rwanda 30–28 in the 11th-place playoff at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at BK Arena. Courtesy

Handball: Congo Brazzaville coach resigns despite win over Rwanda

Friday, January 30, 2026

Tunisia book final spot with 19–11 win over Algeria at Africa Cup of Nations.

Egypt to face Tunisia in 2026 Africa Handball final

Friday, January 30, 2026

Algeria booked a semi-final spot at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Angola, joining Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. Photo courtesy

CAN Handball: Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Cape Verde qualify for World Championship

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Rwanda head coach Hafedh Zouabi during the ongoing the Handball Cup of Nations games in Kigali. Courtesy

Zouabi blames ‘weak domestic league’ for Rwanda’s early CAN Handball exit

Monday, January 26, 2026

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CAN Handball: Nigeria beat Rwanda to close group stage unbeaten

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Rwanda’s men’s handball national team enters a do-or-die phase of the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to face Nigeria in their final Group A match on Saturday at 7pm

Weekend sports: Handball crunch time, volleyball rematches, cycling

Friday, January 23, 2026

Algeria beat Rwanda 46–25 at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Friday at BK Arena. Courtesy

CAN Handball: Algeria dominate Rwanda in second game

Friday, January 23, 2026

Uganda’s senior men’s national handball team marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite suffering a 37–21 defeat in their opening match.

CAN Handball: Uganda eyes historic debut despite slow start

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Rwanda national team secured a convincing 30–19 victory over Zambia in their opening Group A match at BK Arena on Wednesday, January 21.

CAN Handball: Rwanda ease past Zambia in Group A opener

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Gabon have set themselves a target to reach the semifinals at the 2026 Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Courtesy

Gabon target semis finish at Handball Africa Cup of Nations

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Team captain Peter Kwisanga (L), Dominique Nsabimana (C), and Jackson Uwimana (R) are the goalkeepers named in Rwanda’s final squad for the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship

CAN Handball: Nsabimana earns late call-up in final Rwanda squad

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Rwanda will face Zambia at the opening of their campaign at the 27th Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 21 at BK Arena.

CAN Handball: Rwanda to face Zambia in opening match

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Rwanda Handball team during a training session as Rwanda prepares to host the African Men’s Handball Championship. Courtesy

CAN Handball: Hosts in high spirits ahead of continental tournament

Monday, January 19, 2026

Rwanda beat Cameroon in a friendly match at BK Arena on Sunday, January 11. Courtesy photos

Rwanda edge Cameroon in African handball championship warmup game

Monday, January 12, 2026

Rwanda will be playing at home as host of the 2026 Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations. Photo courtesy

What to know about 2026 African handball championship

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Police HC finished at the top of national handball league after defeating APR HC 34-28 at Petit Stade on Friday, December 12. Photo courtesy

Handball: Mbesutunguwe powers Police past APR to go top

Saturday, December 13, 2025

APR HC and Police HC will square off in top-of-the-table league clash at Petit Stade gymnasium on Friday, December 12. Photo courtesy

APR HC, Police HC renew rivalry in battle of the summit

Thursday, December 11, 2025