{"id":101805,"date":"2026-05-08T19:55:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/?p=101805"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:57:31","slug":"rwandas-u18-and-u20-teams-cruise-to-semi-finals-with-perfect-group-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/?p=101805","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda\u2019s U18 and U20 teams cruise to semi-finals with perfect group records"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On this Wednesday in Addis Ababa, the group-stage matches of the IHF Trophy Zone 5 for the under-18 and under-20 categories concluded, with Rwanda\u2019s teams finishing top of their groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the under-18 category, after defeating Tanzania and Djibouti, Rwanda wrapped up the group stage with a win over Kenya this Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a tough match, with the first half ending in Kenya\u2019s favor at <strong>27-22<\/strong>. At the start of the second half, Kenya extended their lead to <strong>eight goals (30-22)<\/strong>. However, Rwanda\u2019s youngsters mounted an impressive comeback, gradually closing the gap and eventually securing a dramatic 49-48 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rwanda is now set to face Uganda in the semifinals, while Kenya will take on Burundi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>under-20 category<\/strong>, Rwanda concluded the group stage with a victory over hosts Ethiopia, as the tournament is being held in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rwanda dominated the first half, going into the break with an <strong>18-12 lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half, boosted by strong home support, Ethiopia fought back to level the score and even took a <strong>two-goal lead<\/strong> over Rwanda. However, the Rwandan side responded strongly, regained control, and went on to win <strong>39-35<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the semifinals, Rwanda will face Kenya, while Ethiopia will play Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gospeltodaynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/328272-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this Wednesday in Addis Ababa, the group-stage matches of the IHF Trophy Zone 5 for the under-18 and under-20 categories concluded, with Rwanda\u2019s teams finishing top of their groups. 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