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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

As the Men’s African Handball Cup of Nations tips off in Kigali on Wednesday, January 21, Gabon have set their sights on reaching at least the semifinals of the continental showpiece. Gabon, who

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

Rwanda men’s national handball team head coach Hafedh Zouabi has named Gicumbi HC goalkeeper Dominique Nsabimana in his final squad for the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship, which will

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

Rwanda vs Zambia Time: 8:00 PM Venue: BK Arena Rwanda will open their campaign at the 27th Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 21, with a clash against Zambia at BK

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

As Rwanda prepares to host the African Men’s Handball Championship, excitement and responsibility are being felt in the national team camp. According to the players and technical staff, the

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

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

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

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

Zouabi has warned that no player is guaranteed a place in the national team squad for the 2026 Africa Nations Handball Championship. Photo courtesy

‘No one's place is safe,’ Zouabi warns players to up their level

Rwanda head coach Hafedh Zouabi dropped 10 players from his squad for 2026 African Men's Handball Championship scheduled for January 21-31, 2026, in Kigali. Photo courtesy

Zouabi drops 10 players from Rwanda squad for CAN Handball 2026

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CAN Handball: Hosts Rwanda, Algeria in Group A, holders Egypt in Group B

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Confederation of African Handball first Vice-President Medhat El-Beltagy (L) arrived in Kigali country on Wednesday, November 12, ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations

Handball: Africa Cup of Nations draw due Friday in Kigali

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Handball: Zouabi wants to ‘build a fearless Rwanda squad’

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

National handball team head coach, Hafedh Zouabi, interacts with a player during the training in Kigali. Courtesy

Handball: 28 players enter national camp ahead of African champs

Monday, November 03, 2025

Tunisian Zouabi named Rwanda's national handball team coach

Friday, October 31, 2025

Police HC have won two of their last three matches in the group stage of the Africa handball club championships in Casablanca, Morocco-courtesy

Ntabanganyimana revels in Police HC form at Africa club championship

Friday, October 17, 2025

Police eye maiden win at Africa Handball Champions League

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Rwandan champions Police HC will participate in the Africa Handball Champions League which will take place in Casablanca, Morocco, from October 11-20-courtesy

Police HC drawn in group of death at 2025 Africa Champions League

Thursday, October 09, 2025

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