Barqan Begins Its Journey at the Handball World Cup Against Füchse Berlin
Asia's champion Barqan plays its first match in the World Club Handball Championship against German side Füchse Berlin in the New Administrative Capital, as part of the first round of the group stage.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Al-Burqan, the Asian champions, begin their historic participation in the IHF Super Globe club handball championship with a tough clash against German side Füchse Berlin at 6:45 p.m. today at the club’s arena in Egypt’s new administrative capital. The match is part of the first round of the group stage of the tournament, hosted by Egypt’s Al Ahly SC until October 1.
The competition kicked off yesterday with two preliminary-round matches: Hungary’s Veszprém faced Australia’s University of Sydney, while Egypt’s Zamalek played against the United States’ Los Angeles. The winners advance to the group stage, while the losers compete for ninth and tenth places.
Entering the tournament with high ambitions to deliver a standout performance in their first overseas appearance after claiming the Asian title, Al-Burkan hopes to overcome the formidable German side and secure their first two points in a difficult group.
Led by national coach Yaqoub Al-Musawi and assistant Nasser Bu Khadra, the team relies on intensive preparations during an overseas training camp in Bosnia, which included strong friendly matches, as well as reinforcements from both local and foreign players. The most notable addition is Portuguese player Angel Hernandez, while doubts remain over the availability of Japanese player Yasuhiro due to an injury sustained before traveling to Egypt.
The first round features four matches today. At 1:15 p.m., Morocco’s Darb al-Sultan Forum will face the winner of the Zamalek-Los Angeles clash. At 3:30 p.m., Spain’s Barcelona will take on Brazil’s Pinheiros. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Al Ahly will face the winner of the Veszprém-Sydney fixture at 8:45 p.m.
