🏀 Pharaohs Secure AfroBasket Qualification with a Strong Performance
Egypt’s U18 Women’s Basketball Team achieved a new milestone after officially booking their place in the 2026 AfroBasket finals, following a convincing 74-46 victory over Tanzania in the semi-final match of the Zone 5 qualifiers.
The Egyptian team delivered a strong display throughout the game, combining defensive discipline with attacking efficiency to secure a well-deserved victory and become the first team to guarantee qualification for the continental tournament. ⭐
The qualifiers are currently being held at Hall No. 2 of Cairo Stadium, with several African teams competing for qualification spots in the upcoming AfroBasket tournament, which will be hosted by Côte d’Ivoire in 2026.
🔥 Egypt Dominates the Game from the Start
The Egyptian team entered the match with great focus and quickly imposed its style of play, controlling the rhythm from the opening minutes.
Egypt finished the first quarter ahead with a score of 19-15, showing strong defensive organization and effective offensive movements that created difficulties for the Tanzanian side.
In the second quarter, the Pharaohs continued their dominance and increased the gap thanks to fast attacks and excellent teamwork, ending the first half with a 41-28 lead.
After the break, Egypt maintained its superiority and continued applying pressure, finishing the third quarter with a 59-43 advantage before closing out the final quarter with a convincing 74-46 victory. 🏀✨
🏆 A New Step Toward Continental Competition
With this victory, Egypt secured qualification for the 2026 AfroBasket finals, where the top two teams from the Zone 5 qualifiers will earn their places in the continental championship.
The Egyptian team is now waiting for the winner of the Rwanda vs Kenya match to face them in the final of the qualifiers, scheduled for Wednesday, as the Pharaohs aim to complete their journey with another strong performance.
This achievement reflects the continued development of Egyptian women’s basketball, especially with the growing attention given to youth teams and the preparation of a new generation capable of competing at African and international levels.
⭐ Team Squad and Technical Staff
The Egyptian U18 Women’s Basketball Team squad includes:
Malak El Hamaly, Yasmine El Gamal, Hana El Baz, Malak El Azab, Mariam Hazem, Laila Hossam, Sidra Haitham, Judy Walid, Hania Nasser, Judy Nizar, Sidra Shalaby, and Fatma Mohamed.
The technical staff consists of:
Tarek Khairy as head coach, Mostafa Fekry as assistant coach, Reem Moussa as coach, Ali Abbary as performance analyst, Fatma Mahmoud as team doctor, and Doaa Labib as team manager.
The coaching staff is working on preparing the players in the best possible way to compete at the highest level, especially with the increasing strength of African basketball competitions.
📢 Big Ambitions Before the African Championship
Qualifying for the 2026 AfroBasket represents an important milestone in the journey of Egypt’s U18 Women’s Basketball Team, giving the players a valuable opportunity to gain experience against the best African teams.
Egyptian fans hope the team can continue its successful path and compete strongly for top positions in the upcoming tournament, especially with the presence of talented players and a technical staff focused on continuous development.
🏆🇪🇬 With continued investment in youth basketball, Egyptian women’s basketball is looking forward to producing a new generation capable of achieving more continental and international successes.
