Our squad is one of the best in Egyptian handball history, El Ahmar

CAIRO-16 January 2020: Egypt handball national team captain Ahmed El Ahmar stated that this generation is able to achieve the fans' dreams and reach the podium.

 

"The current squad of Egypt team is a mix of young and experienced players and it is one of the best generations in the handball.” El Ahmar said.

 

Egypt hosts the competition between 13 and 31 January 2021, with the participation of 32 teams for the first time in the competition's history.

 

El Ahmar added" “It is great to play the World Championship at home, it doesn’t happen usually as it only comes once in life,”

 

El Ahmar is expected to be back to the team against North Macedonia after missing the first match due to injury. 

 

Egypt faces North Macedonia on Saturday night at Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex.

 

The Pharaohs, who defeated Chile in the opening game, are looking forward to achieving their second victory in the competition and securing their place in the second round.