Mahmoud El Khatib, the president of Al Ahly SC, expressed his gratitude to the first team of the handball department, which is moving in the right direction. Just days after claiming the bronze medal at the Club World Cup, today's victory in the African Championship confirms that the players and their coaching, administrative, and medical staff deserve great praise and recognition from all parties.
The club president praised the outstanding performance and fighting spirit of the players throughout the tournament, emphasizing their determination to win the title. He stated that this victory reflects the tremendous efforts made by the team and its coaching staff.
Mahmoud El Khatib also congratulated the players and coaching staff on this significant achievement and extended his congratulations to Al Ahly fans, who support their club and stand behind its sports teams in all events.
The Al Ahly handball team won the African Club Championship held in Angola for the ninth time in its history after defeating Zamalek 26-25 in the final during extra time.
Al Ahly has now claimed the title in the current edition for the fourth consecutive time, having previously won it in 1985, 1993, 1994, 2012, 2016, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
