The Algerian national handball team has been placed in the top tier for the draw of the 27th Men’s African Nations Handball Championship, scheduled to take place in Rwanda in 2026. This placement positions Algeria alongside other leading handball nations on the continent.
The Confederation of African Handball (CAHB) announced the distribution of participating teams into four tiers. Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Cape Verde comprise the first tier, reflecting their strong performances and continental rankings.
The second tier includes Guinea, Morocco, Angola, and Nigeria, promising potentially challenging matchups for the top-seeded teams. The third tier consists of Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and host nation Rwanda. Benin, Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda make up the fourth tier.
The upcoming championship is anticipated to be a highly competitive tournament, featuring intense battles between Africa’s top handball teams as they vie for the coveted title. Securing a top-tier seeding offers Algeria a potentially favorable path in the group stage. However, the team must remain focused and prepared for any opponent.
The draw to determine the groups and the tournament schedule is expected to take place soon. Handball fans across Algeria and the continent eagerly await the draw to see how the competition will unfold and which teams will emerge as the frontrunners.
Algeria’s placement in the top tier underscores their commitment to handball excellence and their ambition to compete for the African title. The team will be aiming to build on past successes and showcase their talent on the continental stage.
