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Rwanda’s men’s national handball team coach, Hafedh Zouabi, has selected Dominique Nsabimana, the goalkeeper from Gicumbi HC, for the final squad competing in the 2026 African Men’s Handball Championship, set to take place in Kigali. ALSO READ: Rwanda will play against Zambia in the opening match. The continental competition starts on Wednesday, January 21, and continues until January 31, with games held at BK Arena and Petit Stade. Zouabi made a small change to his team by including Nsabimana as the goalkeeper, replacing Arsene Uwayezu. This inclusion is another significant step for the young goalkeeper, who has previously played for Rwanda at the youth level. ALSO READ: Key details about the 2026 African handball championship Nsabimana was part of Rwanda’s U20 team that participated in the intercontinental phase of the 2024/25 IHF Trophy Men’s Youth and Junior Tournament in Pristina, Kosovo, where Rwanda won a bronze medal and represented Africa on the international stage. Rwanda is placed in Group A with Algeria, Zambia, and Nigeria. The host country will begin their campaign against Zambia on January 21 at BK Arena, with the game scheduled for 8:00 PM, just after the official opening ceremony of the championship. The 27th edition of the African Men’s Handball Championship will include 16 teams, all vying for a top-five position, which ensures direct qualification for the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship. Rwanda’s final squad includes Peter Kwisanga (captain), Jackson Uwimana, Dominique Nsabimana, Yves Kayijamahe, Moise Uwase, Samuel Mbesutunguwe, Alexis Nshimyimana, Karim Niyonkuru, Emmanuel Kwibwimana, Elysee Muhumure, Samuel Mugabo, Jean Pierre Ndayishimiye, Yannick Karenzi, Andre Akayezu, Viateur Rwamanywa, Fidele Hagenimana, Aime Vedaste Niyoyita, and Guido Urangwanimpuhwe.

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