Al-Ahli, the Egyptian handball team, suffered a significant loss to Veszprem of Hungary in the 2026 Super Globe, an international handball club competition. The match took place on Friday, 25 September 2026, at the New Administrative Capital arena. Veszprem secured a win with a score of 31-23 against Al-Ahli. This competition is part of the main round of the Super Globe 2026.
Both teams, Al-Ahli and Veszprem, are part of Group Two in the Super Globe 2026, alongside Fox Berlin from Germany and Barqan from Kuwait. Veszprem boasts an impressive lineup that includes four Egyptian international players: Ahmed Adel, Ali Zain, Yahia El-Dar, and Ahmed Hesham Dodo. The Hungarian team is coached by Spanish coach Javier Pascual, who also leads the Egyptian national handball team.
The match showcased a clear dominance by Veszprem over Al-Ahli, largely due to Al-Ahli's lack of preparation from not having started their new league season. By halftime, Veszprem was leading 17-10. They continued their strong performance into the second half, ultimately winning the match 31-23.
Al-Ahli's squad for the Super Globe 2026 includes several key players: Abdel Rahman Hamid, Abdel Rahman Taha, Mohamed Ibrahim, Abdel Aziz Ehab, Abdel Rahman Nabil, Ahmed Khairy, Mohamed Hesham El-Basiouny (also known as Mody), Mohamed Salah, Seif Hany (nicknamed Fox), Ibrahim El-Masry, Yasser Seif, Khaled Walid, Moaz Ezzb, Nabil Sharif, Mahmoud Hussein, Mohsen Ramadan, Mohamed Emad (also known as Oka), Mohamed Lashin, Omar Khalid (also known as Castelo), and Omar Sami Dahroug.
The presence of Egyptian players in prominent international teams highlights the country's handball capabilities. The inclusion of four Egyptian players in Veszprem's lineup and their participation in a major international competition like the Super Globe underscores Egypt's contribution to the global handball scene.
The outcome of this match might have implications for the teams' standings in the Super Globe 2026. Al-Ahli will look to regroup and improve their performance in subsequent matches, while Veszprem will aim to build on this victory. The competition features top clubs from around the world, making every match crucial for the teams' progression.
The Super Globe 2026 brings together elite handball clubs from various countries, offering a platform for teams to demonstrate their skills on an international stage. For Al-Ahli, this competition is an opportunity to gain experience and possibly improve their ranking in future tournaments.
Key points
- Al-Ahli lost to Veszprem with a score of 31-23 in the 2026 Super Globe.
- The match was part of the main round of the Super Globe 2026.
- Veszprem includes four Egyptian international players: Ahmed Adel, Ali Zain, Yahia El-Dar, and Ahmed Hesham Dodo.
