Final Triumph and Teamwork
Al Ahly’s women’s basketball team claimed their first Africa Club Championship title by defeating Ferroviário Maputo 77-51 in the final on Sunday evening at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Hall, inside the club’s headquarters on Gezira Island, Cairo.
Coached by Tarek Khairy, the Red Club’s women displayed clear superiority with fast, precise attacks, disciplined defense, and sharp court spacing that allowed them to control the game from start to finish.
The opening period had them ahead 29-17, the second extended the margin to 46-27, and the third pushed the advantage to 57-47, sealing the final 77-51.
Lineup and Reactions
The squad’s honor list for the Ahly women’s team included Dina Amro, Radwa Mohamed, Ranem Al-Gadawy, Mirel Ashraf, Thoria Mohamed, Nadine Selawy, Yara Osama, Hagar Amer, Delisa Washington, Asia Strong, Akon Ross, and Nemir Lual.
President Mahmoud El-Khatib congratulated the players, the coaching staff, and the medical team on the well-deserved Africa Club title that was sealed late Sunday.
He praised their performance, skill, and discipline throughout the tournament, saying the trophies reflect teamwork and ongoing development within the club’s sports arm.
Winning Africa’s women’s basketball crown also puts a spotlight on the club’s fans, who back every department and provide the backbone for their teams’ ambitions.
Beyond the continental title, Al Ahly had already claimed the connected league title, a testament to the club’s growing culture of development and teamwork.
The victory adds another chapter to Ahly’s growing story, as its women now carry the club’s banner with pride and swagger.
Punchline 1: If basketball were a dessert, Ahly just served a slam-dunk éclair.
Punchline 2: Ferroviário Maputo left the arena with a map—straight to the locker room, because the only thing they dunked tonight was hope.
