The 26th African Women’s Handball Championship in Kinshasa marks Uganda’s long-awaited return to the continental stage, their first appearance in over four decades since competing in 1974, 1976, and 1979. Uganda’s national team is ready to rekindle its legacy, opening its campaign on November 28, 2024. Drawn into a competitive Group B alongside Africa’s heavyweights—Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tunisia, Guinea, and Cameroon—the team faces a formidable test of their mettle. Group A features Congo, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Cape Verde, and Kenya, underscoring the championship’s elite nature.
Advancing beyond the group stage could prove transformative for Uganda. Success would not only boost their reputation in African handball but also secure a prized spot in the 2025 World Women’s Handball Championship. Such an achievement would symbolize a resurgence in Uganda’s handball prominence while inspiring the sport’s development back home. Beyond the competition, the team’s performance could ignite national pride and a renewed passion for handball among young athletes in Uganda.
Intense preparations have characterized Uganda’s journey, with rigorous training camps and international friendlies honing the players’ skills. While the competition is fierce, Uganda’s team brings resilience, ambition, and the hunger to compete at the highest level. Kinshasa’s iconic Stade des Martyrs Gymnasium provides a fitting backdrop for the team to prove their worth and challenge the dominance of Africa’s handball powerhouses.
As excitement mounts, Uganda’s handball community and fans eagerly anticipate the team’s debut. For these players, the championship represents more than a chance to compete; it is an opportunity to carve their names into African handball history. A strong performance in Kinshasa could mark the dawn of a new era, one defined by resilience, growth, and international recognition for Uganda’s handball talents.
