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Egyptian sports entered a decisive week marked by continental competition in handball and football qualification rounds. Al-Ahly's handball dominance intensified with championship wins in men's and women's African finals, while domestic football clubs prepared for crucial continental matches in Uganda and Rwanda. Domestic debate over refereeing standards in recent league fixtures continued among media figures and former players.
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Al-Ahly Handball — The club's men's team defeated Zamalek in the African Handball Championship final held in Luanda, Angola, on Wednesday. The women's team also reached the final against Angola's Primeiro de Agosto on the same evening.Zamalek Football — The club's leadership confirmed completion of outstanding payment obligations to former players Ndai, Samson, Omar Faraj, and Ferjani Sassi. The team prepared to face Rwanda's Army FC in the African Confederation Cup Round of 32 first leg in Kigali, with coach Moatamed Jamal traveling to rejoin the squad following recent surgery.Al-Ahly Football — The squad arrived in Uganda to prepare for its Confederation Cup first-leg match against Kitara FC. Reports suggested midfielder Mahmoud Salah may receive an opportunity with the senior squad following the Uganda trip, and attacker Mahmoud Mamdouh of Modern Sport, the league's leading scorer with six goals, was mentioned as a potential January transfer target.Saudi Arabia Tennis — The kingdom postponed the international Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament scheduled for the coming period following armed faction attacks, according to France Press agency reports.Zamalek Women's Football — The team's players halted training participation following a match against Al-Mokawloon, citing unresolved salary disputes and renewing the club's recurring financial crisis affecting multiple departments.Egypt Futsal — The national team prepares to face Mozambique on Thursday in the African Nations Cup tournament currently held in Morocco, seeking advancement in the continental competition.What to Watch:
Manchester City hosts Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in a high-stakes Champions League European fixture. Egypt's golf team conducts final preparations in Tunisia for the African Men's Championship following training sessions at Olive Trees course in Hammamet.