Handball-Dominant Egypt ease to African Men's Handball Championship title

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Jan 31 : Mohamed Emad and Yahia Omar scored six goals each as Egypt eased to a 37-24 victory over Tunisia in the final of the 2026 African Men's Handball Championship in Kigali on Saturday, claiming the continental title for the fourth edition in a row.

Egypt, who won their 10th title overall - joining the Tunisians as the most successful nation in the competition's history - were dominant throughout the final and led 17-10 at halftime.

Cape Verde claimed the bronze medal when they beat Algeria 29-23 in the third-place play-off.

Egypt, Tunisia, Angola, Cape Verde and Algeria all qualified for the 2027 World Men's Handball Championship which will be staged in Germany.

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