Al Ahly conquered Africa on two fronts in Luanda, claiming both the men’s and women’s titles at the African Club Championship in a landmark achievement for Egyptian handball.
Al Ahly have underlined their status as one of Africa’s leading handball clubs by completing a historic double at the 47th African Club Championship in Luanda, Angola. The Egyptian giants lifted both trophies, with the women’s triumph ending a remarkable run of Angolan dominance.
The men’s final delivered a tense Egyptian derby against arch-rivals Zamalek. After 60 minutes, the sides were locked at 22–22, and neither team could settle the contest in the first period of extra time. Al Ahly eventually found the decisive goal to secure a narrow 26–25 victory.
The result extended Al Ahly’s winning streak in the competition to four consecutive editions, further cementing their place among the continent’s elite. Zamalek, meanwhile, were left to settle for silver after pushing their rivals all the way in a fiercely contested final.
History made on the Women’s side
The women’s title carried even greater historical significance. Al Ahly defeated Angola’s Primeiro de Agosto 21–20 in the final, becoming the first Egyptian club to win the women’s competition since 1980. Their victory also ended a streak of 27 consecutive editions won by Angolan teams, with Petro Atlético and Primeiro de Agosto having dominated the tournament for decades.
The competition took place in Luanda, bringing together leading clubs from across Africa. For Al Ahly, the double represents more than two trophies: it is a statement of intent from a club increasingly shaping the continental handball landscape.
Sources: African Handball Confederation (CAHB) and Sport News Africa