African handball is preparing to celebrate a major event in Laâyoune, capital of the Moroccan Sahara, with the holding of the 45th African Champion Clubs Championship. From October 10 to 19, this symbolic city will be at the heart of the continent to host this prestigious competition, marking a double victory for national sovereignty and the development of sport in the Southern Provinces.
Laâyoune thus positions itself, for two weeks, as the undisputed capital of African handball. By organizing this major event, Morocco reaffirms not only its attachment to the values of sport, but also the full territorial integrity of its Sahara. The official poster of the African Handball Confederation (CAHB) fully respects Moroccan sovereignty, reinforcing the image of a nation united and determined to shine on the international stage.
This championship takes on an even more symbolic dimension with the participation of the Smara team, the Wydad Samarawhich proudly embodies the colors of southern Morocco. Their commitment to this competition illustrates the integration and sporting dynamism of the Southern Provinces, which have become a pillar of Moroccan sport. THE King of Agadir and the Mountada Derb Sultan will also represent Morocco in the men’s category, while theUS Nouasser will carry the hopes of women’s handball.
With 16 teams competing for men and 11 for women, this 45th edition promises to be rich in performances and emotions. The draw, recently carried out by the CAHB, has already kicked off a palpable fervor that is winning over supporters and handball enthusiasts across the continent.
This event in Laâyoune is much more than a sporting competition. It is a striking manifestation of the vitality of sport in the Southern Provinces and an international recognition of Moroccan sovereignty. By welcoming these athletes from all over Africa, Laâyoune is establishing itself as a model of development and peace, while offering unprecedented visibility to the national cause.
The countdown is on, and all of Morocco is ready to vibrate to the rhythm of handball, with the hope of seeing its teams shine and raise the national colors high.
This double victory, sporting and symbolic, will remain engraved in memories, and Laâyoune will confirm its place as a mecca for African sport. Long live Moroccan sport, long live the Moroccan Sahara!