Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi has congratulated the players and coaching staff of Egypt national team after hammering North Macedonia 38-19 in the World Men's Handball Championship.

The minister praised the superb performance of the players, wishing them success to claim the title of the tournament, which lasts until January 31.

Earlier Saturday 16/1/2021, hosts Egypt defeated North Macedonia at Cairo Stadium in their second game in the Cairo-hosted tournament.

Egypt were dominant from the onset of the game, leading the first half with 20-6 points. They widened the gap with 18-13 in the second half to finish the game at 38-19.

Egypt's Hassan Walid was named player of the match.

The Pharaohs top Group G with four points, two ahead of European heavyweights Sweden, that will face Chile later in the day.

North Macedonia are at the bottom with no points.

MENA