The Democratic Republic of the Congo has learned its opponents for the 27th edition of the African Senior Women's Handball Championship, also known as CAN. The draw, which took place on October 29, 2026, has placed the DR Congo women's national handball team, known as the Leopards, in Group D alongside Angola, Morocco, and Mali. The competition is scheduled to take place from December 2 to 12, 2026, in Tunisia.
The DR Congo women's national handball team finished fifth in the previous edition of the CAN, which was held in Kinshasa. Under the guidance of coach Christine Mwasesa, the team is aiming to improve on that performance and make a deeper run in the tournament. In preparation for the competition, the team has participated in several training camps and played friendly matches against teams like Argentina and Tunisia.
The DR Congo will face stiff competition in Group D, particularly from Angola, which is one of the top teams in African women's handball. The team will need to be at its best to advance to the next round of the tournament. The CAN will feature the best women's handball teams from Africa, and the DR Congo is looking to make a strong impression.
The competition will take place in the Tunisian cities of Hammamet and Nabeul. A total of 16 teams have been divided into four groups of four teams each. The groups are as follows: Group A - Egypt, Congo, Cape Verde, and Benin; Group B - Senegal, Algeria, Guinea, and La Réunion; Group C - Tunisia, Cameroon, Zambia, and the representative from Zone 5; and Group D - Angola, Morocco, Mali, and the DR Congo.
The DR Congo team's participation in the CAN is seen as an opportunity to assess its progress and growth in the sport. The team has been working hard to improve its skills and strategy, and the tournament will provide a chance to test itself against the best teams in Africa. The team's performance will be closely watched by fans and officials alike.
The draw for the CAN has generated significant interest and excitement among handball fans in the DR Congo. The team's supporters are hopeful that the team will make a strong showing and achieve a good result in the tournament. The team's success will be seen as a boost to the development of handball in the country.
The 2026 CAN will be a major test for the DR Congo women's national handball team, but the team is confident and determined to make a good impression. With its preparation and training, the team is ready to take on the best teams in Africa and show its skills and abilities. The tournament will be a great opportunity for the team to showcase its talent and make its mark on the continent.
Key points
- The DR Congo women's national handball team has been drawn into Group D with Angola, Morocco, and Mali for the 2026 CAN.
- The team is aiming to improve on its fifth-place finish in the previous edition of the tournament.
- The competition will take place from December 2 to 12, 2026, in Tunisia.
