Mundo Deportivo" heaps praise on Zamalek's 17-year-old prodigy

Mundo Deportivo lavished praise on Zamalek’s 17-year-old prospect Youssef Ahmed after his performance against Barcelona at the Handball Club World Cup in Cairo. Barcelona booked their place in the final by beating Zamalek 39-29 in Egypt. The title match is scheduled for next Thursday against either Füchse Berlin or Veszprém, who meet today to determine the qualifying spot in the second group. According to the Spanish newspaper, the clash uncovered more than just a scoreline, revealing “a star in the making.” Ahmed, a right back standing 1.87 meters tall, played with the composure of a seasoned pro, topping the scoring with eight goals from 10 shots and adding a strong defensive showing that complements his attacking role.