Morocco Draws Angola for African Handball Championship
The 27th African Women's Handball Championship draw places Morocco in Group D alongside Angola, DR Congo, and Mali.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Volleyball
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Sixteen national teams have been divided into four groups for the 27th African Women's Handball Championship in Tunisia. Morocco was drawn into Group D to face Angola, DR Congo, and Mali in the upcoming continental tournament.
Why it matters
The draw sets the stage for competition across the continent as teams vie for the title. Morocco aims to improve upon its previous tournament standing while facing a historically dominant opponent in Angola.
Angola enters the competition as a powerhouse with 16 continental championship titles. Morocco seeks to improve its standing after finishing 11th in 2022 and maintaining an all-time best finish of 8th place in 1987.
The players
Morocco
This national handball team is seeking to improve its historical performance in continental play.
Angola
This team is the most successful nation in the history of the championship with 16 titles.
DR Congo
This national team previously earned silver medals in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 tournaments.
Mali
This team qualified for the tournament following an 8th-place finish at the 2023 African Games.
The details
The tournament brings together 16 national squads to compete for the championship in Tunisia. Group D includes Morocco, which will compete against 16-time champion Angola, three-time silver medalist DR Congo, and Mali, which recently placed 8th at the 2023 African Games.
Timeline
1974: The tournament was established.
1987: Morocco achieved its best tournament result of 8th place.
2022: Morocco placed 11th in the tournament.
2023: Mali finished 8th at the African Games.
October 29, 2026: The tournament draw was held.
Season Trajectory
The 27th African Women's Handball Championship draw dictates the initial competitive landscape for the participating national squads. This organization of groups directly determines the path each nation must take to reach the knockout rounds and contend for the title.
The group placement in Group D mandates that Morocco must secure points against Angola and DR Congo to advance from the opening stage. Mali's inclusion represents a direct test for Morocco's squad following Mali's recent experience at the 2023 African Games.
The takeaway
Group D presents a high level of competition due to the historical success of Angola and DR Congo in the tournament. These early-stage matchups will be critical for determining which teams progress toward the continental championship final.
Further reading
For more news and updates on regional tournament play, see Volleyball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Morocco World News.
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