African Championship

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Results

Date R Home vs Away -
01/27 16:00 1 Algeria vs Egypt 21-29
01/27 13:30 50 Cape Verde vs Tunisia 28-35
01/26 16:00 31 [2] DR Congo vs Guinea [2] 26-29
01/26 16:00 35 [4] Gabon vs Libya [3] 25-24
01/26 14:00 33 [3] Cameroon vs Nigeria [3] 25-33
01/26 14:00 34 [3] Rwanda vs Congo [4] 28-42
01/26 12:00 32 [2] Morocco vs Angola [2] 25-23
01/26 12:00 39 [4] Kenya vs Zambia [4] 34-28
01/25 18:30 2 Cape Verde vs Algeria 26-32
01/25 16:00 2 Egypt vs Tunisia 30-25
01/24 17:30 48 [2] Angola vs Guinea [2] 24-25
01/24 17:00 2 [3] Libya vs Nigeria [3] 24-31

The African Handball Nations Championship is the official competition for senior national handball teams of Africa, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the African champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the Olympic Games and for World Handball Championship. Started in 1974, it is the oldest continental handball competition. The current champions are Egypt, who won the 2024 tournament in Egypt.

Only three countries have won the tournament. Tunisia, winner of the first edition, has won the title a record ten times. Egypt, with nine titles, and Algeria, with seven titles, are the only two other teams to have won the competition.

Both Morocco and Algeria were banned from hosting the African Handball Championship in 2022 and 2024, Egypt were chosen to host the tournaments instead.

The African Championship is a premier handball tournament that brings together the top national teams from across the African continent. Celebrated for its vibrant competition and rich sporting heritage, the championship showcases the skill, agility, and strategic prowess of Africa's best handball players. Held biennially, the tournament serves as a crucial qualifier for major international events such as the World Handball Championship and the Olympic Games. Fans are treated to thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and a celebration of African sportsmanship and teamwork. The African Championship not only promotes the growth of handball across the continent but also fosters unity and pride among participating nations.