Al Ahly and Zamalek discover African Handball Championship groups and fixtures

The African Handball Federation has confirmed the revised schedule for the Men’s African Club Championship, with Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek set to begin their campaigns in Angola.

The tournament will take place from 4 to 14 October, after its opening was delayed and the draw had to be held again following the withdrawal of two teams just hours before the competition was due to start.

Al Ahly have been placed in Group A alongside Benin’s Flowers, Cote d’Ivoire’s Renaissance, Angolan sides Inter Club and Petro Atletico, and the Rwandan Army team.

Zamalek will compete in Group B against Democratic Republic of the Congo club JSK, Ethiopia’s Mechal, Angolan champions Primeiro de Agosto and Ethiopian side Mikelle 70.

The top two teams in each group will qualify directly for the semi-finals, where they will continue their bid for the title.

Al Ahly fixtures

Al Ahly will open their campaign against Inter Club on 6 October, with the match scheduled for 4pm.

They will then face Flowers at 6pm on 7 October, before meeting Petro Atletico at 6pm on 8 October.

Their fourth group match will be against Renaissance at 8pm on 10 October, while the final fixture will see them play the Rwandan Army team at 4pm on 11 October.

Zamalek fixtures

Zamalek’s first match is against Primeiro de Agosto at 6pm on 6 October.

They will play Mikelle 70 at 4pm on 8 October, followed by a meeting with JSK at 6pm on 10 October.

Their group campaign will conclude against Mechal at 2pm on 11 October.

The semi-finals are scheduled for 13 October, with the final taking place on 14 October.

Al Ahly are the defending champions, having won the last three editions of the competition. They have claimed the title eight times in total.

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