Egypt's Handball Pharaohs Win a 10th African Title
Ten African titles – and four in a row
On 31 January 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, Egypt's men's handball team beat Tunisia 37–24 in the final of the African Men's Handball Championship. It was Egypt's 10th African title and the fourth in a row, drawing level with Tunisia as the most successful team in the tournament's history.
The result also confirmed Egypt's place at the 2027 IHF World Men's Handball Championship in Germany, alongside Tunisia, Angola, Cape Verde and Algeria.
Handball runs deep in Egypt
From school teams to the big Cairo clubs, handball is one of Egypt's most-played team sports, and the national team has become one of the strongest outside Europe. The next generation is coming through too: Egypt's juniors have also been dominating at African level.
What handball players need in a shoe
Handball means sprinting, cutting and jumping on an indoor floor, often with contact. Look for a light indoor shoe with responsive cushioning for landings, a supportive upper for hard cuts and a gum-rubber outsole for grip.
- ASICS COURT HUNTER FF – built for handball with FLYTEFOAM cushioning.
- ASICS GEL-TASK MT 4 – mid-top ankle coverage and GEL cushioning.
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Sources: Egyptian Streets · Ahram Online