African handball news
Here are some recent news and updates from the African handball scene:
Competition News
- The 2022 African Men's Handball Championship is scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt from January 16 to 30, 2022. The tournament will feature 16 teams from across Africa.
- The 2022 African Women's Handball Championship is set to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon from June 3 to 18, 2022. The tournament will feature 12 teams from across Africa.
National Team News
- The Egyptian men's national team has been ranked 14th in the world by the International Handball Federation (IHF), making them the highest-ranked African team.
- The Nigerian women's national team has qualified for the 2022 African Women's Handball Championship after finishing second in the West African Zone qualifiers.
Club News
- The Egyptian club, Zamalek, has won the 2021 African Handball Champions League title, defeating the Tunisian club, Espérance, in the final.
- The Moroccan club, Raja Casablanca, has qualified for the 2021-22 IHF Champions League after finishing second in the African Handball Champions League.
Player News
- The Egyptian player, Ahmed El-Ahmar, has been named the African Handball Player of the Year for 2021.
- The Nigerian player, Olamide Adijat, has been named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2021 African Women's Handball Championship.
Development News
- The African Handball Confederation (CAHB) has launched a new development program aimed at promoting handball in Africa and developing the sport at the grassroots level.
- The International Handball Federation (IHF) has announced a new partnership with the African Handball Confederation (CAHB) to develop handball in Africa and increase the continent's representation in international competitions.
I hope this information is helpful!