The Petro de Luanda women's handball team is set to compete in the 47th African Champions Cup, aiming to claim their 22nd continental title. The tournament, scheduled to take place from October 5 to 14, will be held in Luanda, marking the first time the event has been hosted in Angola. The team, led by coach Luís Chaves, is determined to refine their home support and make a strong impression in the competition.
Petro de Luanda's handball team has a rich history of success, having won their first title in 1993 in Tunis, Tunisia. Since then, they have accumulated 21 African titles, with their most recent victory coming in 2025 against Al Ahly of Egypt, winning 24-23. The team's success continued into the new season, as they won the Supertaça Francisco de Almeida against their rivals, 1.º de Agosto, with a score of 25-20.
The team has been in impressive form, carrying the momentum from last season, where they secured four major titles: the Provincial Championship, the Taça dos Clubes Vencedores das Taças in Kinshasa, the National Championship, and the Taça de Angola. With this strong foundation, Petro de Luanda is poised to make a deep run in the African Champions Cup.
The 47th edition of the African Champions Cup features 21 teams, including 12 men's teams and 9 women's teams. Petro de Luanda is one of three Angolan teams competing in the women's tournament, alongside 1.º de Agosto and Casa do Pessoal do Porto do Lobito. The team is placed in Group B and will begin their campaign against Flowers of Benin at 12h in the Arena do Kilamba.
The Arena do Kilamba, which was inaugurated in 2013, will host 36 matches, while the Pavilhão Paulo Bunze in the Cidade Desportiva will stage the remaining 24 games. The official opening ceremony of the tournament is scheduled for 17h, marking the beginning of the 47th edition of the African Champions Cup.
Petro de Luanda's coach, Luís Chaves, will be looking to build on the team's recent success and guide them to their 22nd African title. With a strong squad and home support, the team is confident of making a significant impact in the competition. The team's opening match against Flowers of Benin will be a crucial test of their abilities.
The African Champions Cup is a premier continental competition, and Petro de Luanda's participation is a testament to their status as one of the top handball teams in Africa. The team's pursuit of their 22nd title will be closely watched by fans and rivals alike, as they seek to cement their position as a dominant force in African handball.
Key points
- Petro de Luanda is seeking their 22nd African handball title in the 47th African Champions Cup.
- The team has won 21 African titles, with their most recent victory coming in 2025.
- The tournament will be held in Luanda from October 5 to 14, marking the first time the event has been hosted in Angola.
