Rwanda’s senior women’s national handball team have qualified for the semi-finals of the IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone 5 after finishing top of Group B in the regional competition taking place in Kibaha, Tanzania.
Rwanda secured first place after defeating hosts Tanzania 42-32 in their final group-stage match on Friday evening, November 6, 2026. The match was played at the Filbert Bayi Multi Sports Arena.
In their opening match, Rwanda had thrashed Djibouti 49-9, giving them two wins from two games.
The tournament marks the first time Rwanda’s senior women’s national handball team have participated in the IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone 5.
In the semi-finals, Rwanda will face Uganda, who finished second in Group A behind Kenya. The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at 4:30 p.m. Kigali time.
In the other semi-final, Tanzania will face Kenya for a place in the final.
The tournament winners will earn the right to represent Africa Zone 5 at the African Women’s Handball Championship, scheduled to take place in Tunisia from December 2 to 12, 2026.
The Zone 5 qualifying spot is the only remaining place at the continental championship, as the other 15 participating teams have already been confirmed and the draw has been conducted.
The Zone 5 representative will join Group C alongside hosts Tunisia, Cameroon and Zambia.
