Handball: JSK (DRC) beats Petro (Angola) (23–20) and finishes third in the African Club Championship

Kinshasa, October 14^th, 2026 (CPA): – Jeunesse Sportive de Kinshasa (JSK) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has defeated Petro of Angola (23–20) on Wednesday at the Arena Kilamba in Angola, in the third-place play-off of the 47^th African Men’s Handball Club Championship. Dominating from start to finish, JSK has masterfully dictated its tempo to its Angolan opponents, Petro Atletico, thereby securing the third place on the continental podium. To seal this victory, the Congolese handball players have displayed a clinical efficiency from the very first half, by getting back into the changing rooms with an impressive score of 15–8 or a seven-goal lead. After the break, far from being content to simply manage their lead, the Congolese have maintained a relentless pressure on the opposition’s defence, by attacking repeatedly, until they finally sealed the match with a 38–20 victory, with a huge margin of 18 goals. This prestigious victory enabled JSK to secure a bronze medal at this 47^th edition of the African Men’s Handball Champions’ Club Championship. Beyond the trophy itself, this successful continental campaign has provided the Kinshasa club with a wealth of invaluable experience, ideal for tackling its upcoming fixtures on the national and international stages with a stronger standing. For its part, despite a disappointing performance and this heavy defeat, Petro Atletico of Luanda has left the competition just off the podium, in the fourth place.