The Egyptian handball teams Al Ahly and Zamalek are set to face off in a highly anticipated match for the bronze medal at the 2026 Super Globe handball tournament. The match, scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, will be held at the New Capital's sports club. Al Ahly, led by Spanish coach David de Davies, will be looking to secure a podium finish against their arch-rivals Zamalek, who are coached by Egyptian tactician Bassem El-Sebki.
The 2026 Super Globe handball tournament has seen significant participation from Egyptian players, with five Egyptians competing in the final match between Spanish side Barcelona and Hungarian team Veszprem. The Egyptian players participating in the final are Ahmed Adel, Yahia El-Dar, Ali Zain, and Ahmed Hesham "Dodo" from Veszprem, and Seif El-Dar from Barcelona. This impressive representation showcases the growing talent and influence of Egyptian handball players on the global stage.
Thursday's match between Al Ahly and Zamalek is one of four highly anticipated games scheduled for the day, as the tournament nears its conclusion. The day's matches will begin with a contest between Moroccan side Widad and Kuwaiti team Al-Buqaan at 1:30 PM, followed by a match between German side Füchse Berlin and Brazilian team Pinheiros at 4:00 PM.
The Super Globe handball tournament, also known as the IHF Super Globe, is an annual international club handball competition organized by the International Handball Federation (IHF). The tournament brings together top handball clubs from around the world to compete for the prestigious title. This year's event has seen teams from various continents battling it out for supremacy.
Al Ahly and Zamalek have a long-standing rivalry in Egyptian and African handball, with both teams boasting a rich history of success in domestic and international competitions. The two teams have consistently produced talented players who have gone on to represent Egypt in various international tournaments, including the Olympic Games and the World Handball Championships.
The bronze medal match between Al Ahly and Zamalek promises to be an intense and closely contested encounter, given the teams' history and the high stakes involved. Fans from both sides are expected to turn out in large numbers to support their teams and add to the electric atmosphere at the New Capital's sports club.
The 2026 Super Globe handball tournament will conclude with the final match between Barcelona and Veszprem at 9:00 PM on Thursday. The two teams will be vying for the top prize, and the competition is expected to be fierce. With Egyptian teams and players making a significant impact at the tournament, handball fans in Egypt and beyond are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the matches.
Key points
- The match between Al Ahly and Zamalek will take place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- Five Egyptian players are participating in the final match between Barcelona and Veszprem.
- The 2026 Super Globe handball tournament features teams from various continents competing for the top prize.