🔥 Cairo Prepares to Welcome Super Globe Delegations
Egypt is preparing to welcome the delegations of the teams participating in the IHF Men’s Club World Championship, known as the Super Globe, which will be hosted in Egypt during September as final preparations continue ahead of the official opening of the competition.
The participating teams are scheduled to begin arriving in Cairo on September 23, while the remaining delegations are expected to complete their arrivals on September 24, ahead of the official start of the tournament on September 25 in the New Administrative Capital.
Amr Salah, head of the tournament organizing committee, confirmed that the arrivals have been arranged in stages, with three delegations scheduled to reach Cairo on September 23 and the remaining teams expected the following day.
🏆 Al Ahly and Zamalek Represent Egypt
The current edition of the Handball Club World Championship features strong Egyptian representation through Al Ahly and Zamalek, two of the biggest names in Egyptian handball.
Al Ahly will enter the competition directly in the group stage as representatives of the host nation, while Zamalek will begin their campaign in the qualifying round as they aim to secure a place in the group stage.
Egypt’s participation gives the tournament additional importance, with two of the country’s biggest clubs looking to make a strong impression on the global stage.
🦅 Al Ahly Begin Against the Winner of Veszprem and Sydney
Al Ahly will start their Super Globe campaign on September 25, facing the winner of the match between Hungarian side Veszprem and the University of Sydney from Australia.
The Red Giants will play their second group-stage match on September 27 against Kuwaiti side Burgan, before concluding the group stage against German club Füchse Berlin on September 29.
Al Ahly will be aiming for a strong start and will look to make the most of their direct entry into the group stage in their pursuit of a place in the later rounds.
⚪ Zamalek Begin in the Qualifying Round
Meanwhile, Zamalek will begin their tournament campaign on September 24 against Los Angeles from the United States in the qualifying round.
The White Knights are aiming to win the match and secure qualification for the group stage before facing stronger opponents later in the tournament.
The qualifying fixture is particularly important for Zamalek because it represents the first step toward entering the main competition and continuing their global campaign.
🌍 Handball Club World Championship Groups
The tournament draw divided the participating teams into two groups:
Group A
Barcelona, Spain.
Forum Derb Sultan, Morocco.
Pinheiros, Brazil.
Winner of Zamalek vs Los Angeles.
The group features several clubs with significant experience, making the battle for qualification highly competitive, particularly with the final team still to be determined from the Zamalek-Los Angeles qualifier.
Group B
Füchse Berlin, Germany.
Al Ahly, Egypt.
Burgan, Kuwait.
Winner of Veszprem vs University of Sydney.
Al Ahly will face opponents with different international experiences, making each group-stage match particularly important for the Egyptian champions.
🏟️ New Administrative Capital to Host the Event
The tournament matches will be staged in the New Administrative Capital, which is preparing to welcome some of the biggest handball clubs participating in the global event.
The organizing committee is currently completing arrangements related to delegation arrivals, accommodation, venues and other logistical requirements to ensure the tournament is staged at the highest possible level.
Hosting the event also represents another opportunity for Egypt to demonstrate its ability to organize major international sporting competitions across different disciplines.
📅 Team Arrival Schedule Before the Tournament
Amr Salah explained that team arrivals will begin on September 23, when three delegations are scheduled to land in Cairo, with the remaining teams and officials expected to arrive on September 24.
The participating clubs will then use the arrival and settling-in period to prepare for their matches, familiarize themselves with the venues and training facilities and complete their final preparations.
🔥 Strong Competition Expected
The Super Globe features clubs representing different handball traditions, making the tournament highly competitive and difficult to predict.
Al Ahly will hope to use their direct entry into the group stage to produce a strong campaign, while Zamalek will first need to overcome the qualifying round before facing tougher opponents.
European contenders such as Barcelona, Füchse Berlin and Veszprem will also face major challenges from teams looking to make their mark on the world stage.
🇪🇬 Egypt Faces a Sporting and Organizational Challenge
The significance of the tournament extends beyond the court because Egypt is hosting one of the major global events in club handball.
The organizing committee is working to provide suitable conditions for teams, players and coaching staffs while supervising delegation arrivals and preparing accommodation, training and competition facilities.
Organizers hope the event will reflect Egypt’s reputation and ability to host major international championships.
🏁 Conclusion
Egypt is preparing to welcome the delegations of the IHF Men’s Club World Championship, Super Globe, beginning September 23, with the tournament officially kicking off on September 25 in the New Administrative Capital and featuring Al Ahly and Zamalek. 🏆🤾♂️
Al Ahly will enter directly in the group stage, while Zamalek will face Los Angeles in the qualifying round, with both Egyptian clubs targeting strong performances at the global event.
📢 Who do you expect to make the stronger impact at the Super Globe, Al Ahly or Zamalek? Can either Egyptian club reach the final stages? Share your predictions. 🔥
