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Rwanda 26-25 Uganda

Rwanda U-20 men’s handball team claimed their first ever regional title after defeating neighbors Uganda in the final of the 2024 Men's IHF Trophy Zone 5 held Friday, May 17, at Ethiopian Sports Academy in Ethiopia.

Rwanda claimed the biggest result following a nail biting 26-25 victory over Uganda.

François Xavier Ngarambe’s boys recovered from the first half deficit when Uganda was leading 13-11 before turning the score around by winning a full time game with a hardworking defense.

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The champions finished the four-day tournament as the only unbeaten team, and were crowned champions after a win against Uganda in a closely contested game.

Following this triumph, Rwanda will represent Africa Zone to the 2024 IHF Trophy Continental Phase Africa.

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Meanwhile in the U18 category, host Ethiopia defeated Rwanda 36-25.

In the U18, the top scorer award was given to Dieudonné Habumukisha known as Rwabugiri, who scored 29 goals, the highest in the U18 tournament.