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Al-Khatib: Winning the African Women's Basketball Championship is a Strong Motivation to Stay on Top

December 18, 2025 shorouknews.com
Al-Khatib: Winning the African Women's Basketball Championship is a Strong Motivation to Stay on Top

Al-Khatib congratulates the women's basketball team on winning the African Championship and praises the achievement.

SUMMARY

Mahmoud Al-Khatib, Al Ahly president, congratulates the women's basketball team and technical staff on winning the African Clubs Championship, praising the efforts and team spirit, and stressing the importance of building on this achievement to achieve further successes.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Al-Khatib congratulates the women's basketball players and technical staff on winning the African Championship.
  • The victory is Al Ahly Club's first in the history of the tournament.
  • Al-Khatib praises the good spirit and harmony among the players.
  • Special thanks to Ahmed Hassan, President of Sporting Club, and the tournament organizing committee.

CORE SUBJECT

Al Ahly President congratulates women's basketball team on African Championship victory

Mahmoud Al-Khatib, Chairman of Al Ahly Club, was keen to congratulate the players of the first women's basketball team and the technical staff on winning the African Clubs Championship, which was organized by Al Ahly Club and crowned with the title for the first time in its history.

Al-Khatib said during his speech at the honoring ceremony of the women's basketball team held today, Thursday, at the club's headquarters in Gezira, that he was happy to see the smiles on the players' faces after this victory, which came as a culmination of great effort to always achieve the goal of being at the top.

The Al Ahly president confirmed that every victory has its value regardless of the championship in which the team participates, and that the African Women's Basketball Championship will remain a lasting memory and a source of pride for the current generation of players, especially when recalling the moment of crowning and feeling the value of this achievement.

Al-Khatib emphasized the necessity to build on what has been achieved and to think about what is coming next, with a constant pursuit of winning all championships, pointing out that the next phase requires more work and focus to maintain successes.

He extended his thanks to all the players, especially those who did not participate for long periods, praising the good spirit and the distinguished relationship that unites them with their teammates within the team, affirming that this commitment and harmony is a great thing in itself.

He concluded by thanking Ahmed Hassan, President of Sporting Club, affirming that they are partners in the achievement to raise the name of Egypt, and also thanked the tournament organizing committee headed by Mohamed Al-Garhy, Board Member, for the excellent organization that reflected the civilized image of Al Ahly Club.

KEYWORDS

Mahmoud Al-Khatib Al Ahly Club Women's Basketball African Championship Victory Sports

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

Mahmoud Al-Khatib

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Chairman of Al Ahly Club

Al Ahly Club

🏛️ Organization

Egyptian sports club

Ahmed Hassan

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President of Sporting Club

Mohamed Al-Garhy

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Al Ahly Board Member and head of the tournament organizing committee

African Women's Basketball Clubs Championship

Event

Continental women's basketball tournament organized by Al Ahly Club