Al Ahly’s Muaz Azab diagnosed with mild concussion after Kinshasa match

Al Ahly have confirmed that Muaz Azab suffered a mild concussion during their African Handball Champions League match against Kinshasa in Angola.

The Egyptian club said Azab underwent a CT scan after being hurt during the game. The scan confirmed the concussion, prompting the medical team to carry out the necessary examinations and prepare an appropriate treatment programme.

Al Ahly are in Angola for the African Clubs Champions League, where they have reached the final after beating Congolese side Shabab Kinshasa 38-20 in the semi-final.

Al Ahly player Mahmoud Shika was named player of the match.

The club are waiting to discover whether they will face Zamalek or Petro Atletico de Luanda in the final. Zamalek play Petro Atletico at 18:00 on Tuesday, with the final scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday.

Angola is hosting this year’s African Handball Champions League.

Al Ahly are the holders and have won the competition in each of the past three editions. They have claimed the title eight times in total.

Zamalek remain the most successful team in the competition’s history, with 12 titles. Their most recent triumph came in 2019.

Al Ahly’s women’s team will also face Petro Atletico de Luanda in the semi-finals on Tuesday. That match is scheduled to begin at 20:30.