Al Ahly coach David Davis hails Club World Championship bronze
Al Ahly senior men’s handball team secured a bronze medal at the 2026 IHF Men’s Club World Championship on Thursday evening after defeating traditional rivals Zamalek at the New Administrative Capital Sports Hall, according to alahlyegypt.com.
David Davis Evaluates the Tournament and Squad Development
Head coach David Davis described the tournament week as a dream, highlighting the team’s opening victory over European side Füchse Berlin in the group stage before securing third place. Al Ahly opened their campaign with a 31-23 defeat to Hungary’s Veszprém, rebounded with a 35-17 win over Kuwait’s Burgan, and defeated Füchse Berlin 30-27 to close out the group fixtures.
Reflecting on the campaign, Davis pointed to the necessity of squad rotation and youth integration. “We always need to bring young players into the team gradually,” Davis stated to alahlyegypt.com, noting that consistent involvement of younger age groups prevents wide gaps between generations and maintains title-winning continuity. Davis also pointed to the team’s development in recent months, noting that the exceptional performance is also connected to younger players in the Egyptian national team and their preparations for upcoming commitments, adding that there is still plenty of work to do and room for development.
The Wider Regional Impact and Fan Support
Davis also addressed why Egyptian representation at the global tournament matters. Having two Egyptian teams competing at the World Championship created a wonderful scene for the sport in the country, according to the head coach, who stated: I think everyone should be proud of this wonderful scene here in Egypt, especially with Egyptian players making up the teams.
Furthermore, Davis praised the supporters who attended matches daily, calling the turnout unbelievable and expressing deep gratitude for the backing. I am extremely happy after the incredible support from the fans,
Davis said, adding: This week was truly amazing.
He further noted: I do not know yet which team we will face in Angola when Al Ahly take part in the African Champions League, but we are always in a difficult position, and we have to continue working in the same way.
Concluding his remarks on the team’s trajectory, Davis affirmed: Of course, the next step is to win another title.
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