🏐 Al Ahly starts strong with a big win over Mekelle in African Championship opener
Al Ahly men’s handball team opened its campaign at the African Club Championship in Morocco (October 11–20) with a dominant 41–11 victory over Ethiopia’s Mekelle, showcasing top form and strong ambitions for the title.
📝 A powerful squad of top players
Al Ahly entered the match with a full squad featuring stars: Ibrahim El Masry, Abdel Rahman Hamid, Abdel Aziz Zizo, Omar Castillo, Mohsen Ramadan, Saif Hany, Yasser Saif, Omar Samy, Mohamed Ibrahim, Abdel Rahman Taha, Nabil Sherif, Mohamed Magdy, Emad Oka, Moaz Azab, Ahmed Awad, Hesham Moudi, Mohamed Salah, and foreign players Kasparek and Tomasz Gębala.
The team showed great harmony between defense and attack with fast transitions and precise tactical execution.
🏆 Chasing continental glory
Al Ahly is determined to win the African title and make its fans proud, especially after missing out on a medal at the IHF Super Globe. The team sees this tournament as a chance to restore its continental dominance.
🥉 Motivated after World bronze loss
Al Ahly had previously lost to Magdeburg (Germany) 32–23 in the third-place match of the Club World Championship, finishing fourth. That defeat served as extra motivation to deliver a strong African performance.
🔥 Dominant on both ends
The team controlled the match from the start with solid defense and quick attacks. Several players stood out in scoring, while the goalkeeper impressed with key saves against Ethiopian attempts.
🟥 A strong first step toward the title
This emphatic win gives Al Ahly a big morale boost ahead of the upcoming matches and confirms the team’s readiness to compete for the African crown and add another historic chapter to its rich legacy.
