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Egyptian sports recorded mixed fortunes over the past 48 hours, with standout success in junior handball contrasting sharply with setbacks in women's football at the continental level. Multiple transfer developments involving Egyptian players abroad and domestic league preparations dominated the transfer and coaching landscape as the new season approaches.
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Egypt women's football team — Lost 3-1 to Malawi in the second round of the African Cup of Nations group stage on Saturday, marking the team's second consecutive defeat in the tournament.Egypt junior women's handball — Maintained an undefeated record and topped their group at the ongoing World Championships in Romania, setting a new world record in the process.Egypt squash juniors delegation — Returned to Cairo on Sunday after winning titles in both boys' and girls' categories at the World Junior Championships in Canada, securing nine medals overall.Mohamed Salah transfer negotiations — Discussions with Turkish club Besiktas have reportedly ended, with Trabzonspor now emerging as the frontrunner to sign the Egyptian forward on an annual package reportedly worth approximately one billion Egyptian pounds.Imam Aashour contract extension — The Al Ahly midfielder renewed his contract with the club until 2030 at an annual salary of 60 million Egyptian pounds, declining substantial Saudi Arabian offers in the process.Omar Marmoush fitness — The Manchester City defender returned to the club's training sessions in Hong Kong following international duty, preparing for the upcoming season.What to Watch:
Liverpool, Leeds United, and other major European clubs contest friendly matches on Sunday in final preparations for the new season. Egypt's handball delegation begins preliminary rounds toward Olympic qualification following their junior world record achievement in Romania.