Egypt: Women’s handball team achieves historic feat of qualifying for 2025 World Cup
March 20, 2025 will remain etched in the memory of sports fans in Egypt and around the world. The Egyptian women’s handball team wrote a new page in its history by securing a historic qualification for the 2025 World Cup. A majestic feat that testifies to the exceptional talent and determination of the players.
Everything was decided during the quarter-final of the African Nations Championship, against the team of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A match rich in emotions, where the two teams engaged in a fierce battle. The first half ended with a draw of 11 to 11, suggesting a thrilling second period.
It was then that Mai Gouda, a true figurehead of the Egyptian team, took matters into his own hands. Her determination and talent allowed her team to take the lead and win the match with a narrow score of 23 to 22. A victory acquired after suspense, which propelled Egypt to the ranks of the essential nations of women’s handball.
Mai Gouda, voted best player of the match, was praised for her exceptional performance. Her leadership and ability to pull her team to the top were key elements in this historic qualification. Her unwavering determination and commitment on the field inspired her teammates and were the embodiment of the fighting spirit that drives the Egyptian team.
After this memorable victory, the Egyptian women’s handball team now turns to the semi-finals, where they will face the Angolan team. A match that promises to be intense and decisive, where a place in the final of the African Nations Championship will be decided. All eyes are now on these exceptional athletes, bearers of the dreams and hopes of an entire nation.
In conclusion, the historic qualification of the Egyptian women’s handball team for the 2025 World Cup is the result of hard work, unwavering passion and undeniable talent. This remarkable performance is a testament to the rise of women’s handball in Egypt and the unwavering determination of these extraordinary athletes. A page of history was written that day, and there is no doubt that other extraordinary feats are to come for these heirs of the pharaoh.