Al Ahly FC beat Zamalek to win African Handball Champions League for the 4th time in a row

Al Ahly FC's first handball team has claimed the African Handball Champions League title for the fourth consecutive time, after overcoming their traditional rivals Zamalek 26-25 in the final match held today, Wednesday, in the Angolan capital Luanda, following an exciting encounter that extended into extra time.

The Egyptian summit witnessed a strong battle between the two teams, with Zamalek leading at half-time 10-9, before Al Ahly managed to come back in the second half, which ended in a 22-22 draw, leading both teams to extra time to determine the identity of the champion.

The draw continued during the first extra time at 24-24, before Al Ahly FC clinched the match in the second extra time with a score of 26-25, thereby securing the continental title and continuing their streak of victories in the African championship.

Al Ahly FC reached the final after a big win over Congolese side Shabiba Kinshasa, with a score of 38-20 in the semi-finals, benefiting from their impressive run in the group stage, which they finished with a perfect record following victories over Angolan side Interclube, Benin's Flowers, Angolan Petro Atlético, Ivorian Renaissance, and the Rwandan Army.

In contrast, Zamalek have reached the final after overcoming Petro Atlético in the semi-finals, having topped their group in the first round, achieving victories over JSK, Primeiro de Agosto, Mekelle, and Michel, whom they defeated in the final group stage match with a score of 40-10.

With this victory, Al Ahly FC has secured the all-Egyptian clash in its favor, adding another title to its continental record and maintaining its reign in the African Champions League for the fourth consecutive season.