The International Handball Federation once again invested in the future of the sport across the continent, hosting an IHF A Licence Coaching Course in Cairo, Egypt, between 26 March and 2 April 2026, which took place in the Dr Hassan Moustafa Arena in 6 of October, Cairo, Egypt.

The course, organized by the African Handball Confederation (CAHB) in close cooperation with the Egyptian Handball Federation, welcomed 27 coaches from a range of African countries, all working towards the IHF A Licence. It formed part of a regular programme run by the IHF and the African Handball Academy in Cairo, aimed at raising coaching standards throughout Africa.

Direction of the course was overseen by the IHF, with lecturers Paul Landuré of France and Marko Šibila of Slovenia leading the sessions, supported by CAHB lecturer Dr Tarek Lotfi of the Egyptian Handball Federation.

Across the week, participants worked through a demanding curriculum covering high-level training methodology, current trends and developments in modern handball, and performance analysis and its consequences for training design.

Coaches also focused on team tactics, examining how tactical systems can be organized and adapted to maximize performance, as well as leadership, with particular attention paid to the skills required to lead professional players and teams.

True to the format of IHF coaching courses, the programme balanced theory with practice through interactive small-group activities throughout the week. Adding a strong practical dimension, Egypt's youth national team - representing the country's new generation of talent - took part in all training sessions, training with a notably high level of intensity and motivation that gave the coaches a live setting to apply what they were learning.

The course received strong recognition at the highest level, with IHF President Dr Hassan Moustafa attending both the opening and closing ceremonies. In his address to the coaches, Dr Moustafa stressed the importance of every participant's continued investment in their own development, underlining that the future of handball in Africa depends on coaches who are committed to raising their own standards.