The national handball team head coach, Hafedh Zouabi, has summoned 28 players to begin preparations for the upcoming African Cup, scheduled to take place in Kigali from January 21-31, 2026. The selected players were chosen based on their recent performances in both domestic and continental competitions, including the Africa Club Championship, where Police Handball Club put on an impressive showing. ALSO READ: Tunisian Zouabi named Rwanda's national handball team coach Coach Zouabi is working in leading the preparations. The initial camp will conclude on November 5, after which players will return to their respective clubs to resume league duties. The second training camp is set for November 26 to December 6, as part of continued preparations for the continental event. This marks Rwanda’s second appearance at the Men’s African Handball Championship, following their debut in 2024 in Egypt. The hosts, Egypt, went on to claim their ninth title, while Rwanda finished 14th out of 16 teams. ALSO READ: Handball: Rwanda U20 wins bronze at Intercontinental IHF tourney Provisional Squad Jackson Uwimana, Arsene Uwayezu, Kevin Cyiza, Peter Kwisanga, Élysée Ikuzwe, Albert Musoni, Jean Pierre Ndayishimiye, Yves Kayijamahe, Moise Uwase, Alexis Nshimiyimana, James Ndatimana, Samuel Mbesutunguwe, Jean Paul Muhawenayo, Élysée Muhumure, Emmanuel Kubwimana, Clément Niyonkuru, Gilbert Mutuyimana, Viateur Rwamanywa, Kalim Niyonkuru, Maliyamungu Shumbusho, Aimable Rutikanga, Étienne Ndayisaba, André Akayezu, Jean Damascène Bazimaziki, Yannick Karenzi, Fidèle Hagenimana, Thierry Ineza, and Vedaste Niyoyita.
