The Tunisia women's handball team has arrived in Turkey to participate in a preparatory training camp that will run from September 22 to 27, 2026. This camp is part of the team's preparations for the African Championship, which is set to take place in Tunisia from December 2 to 12, 2026. The training camp is a crucial step in the team's preparation, allowing them to fine-tune their skills and build team cohesion.

During the training camp, the Tunisian team will play two friendly matches against the Turkish team on September 24 and 26, both starting at 4:00 PM local time. These matches will provide the team with valuable playing time and an opportunity to test their strategies against a different opponent. The team's coach and players will likely use these matches to assess their strengths and weaknesses and make any necessary adjustments.

The Tunisian Handball Federation has announced the list of players invited to participate in the training camp. The squad includes 16 players: Rania Mkadam, Rania Boid, Bassa Zrour, Fatma Bouri, Nahla Lahoul, Myriam Elyazidi, Ayah Ben Abdallah, Salma Balhaj, Salma Ben Hassen, Senda Hachana, Maysaa Ben Hassen, Amal Ben Hassen, Fattouma Ouaich, Amal Al-Hamrouni, Monia Jlaizi, and Amima Dardour.

The African Championship, set to take place in Tunisia in December, is a significant event for the Tunisian team. As the host country, Tunisia will be looking to make a strong impression and compete for the top prize. The team's performance in the championship will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, and the training camp in Turkey is an essential step in their preparation.

The Tunisian team's preparation for the African Championship has been ongoing, with the team participating in various training sessions and friendly matches. The team's coach and players have been working hard to build a strong team dynamic and develop their skills, and the training camp in Turkey is a key part of this process.

The African Championship will feature teams from across the continent, all competing for the top prize. The championship is a significant event in the handball calendar, and the Tunisian team will be looking to make a strong impression. With their training camp in Turkey and their preparations underway, the team is well-placed to compete for a top finish.

The training camp in Turkey will be an important step in the Tunisian team's preparation for the African Championship. With their friendly matches against the Turkish team and their intensive training sessions, the team will be well-prepared to take on the best teams in Africa. The team's performance in the championship will be closely watched, and their preparations will be crucial in determining their success.

Key points

  • The Tunisia women's handball team begins a training camp in Turkey from September 22-27, 2026.
  • The team will play two friendly matches against the Turkish team during the training camp.
  • The African Championship will take place in Tunisia from December 2 to 12, 2026.

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