Egypt's U16 girls' handball team claimed a thrilling 29-28 victory over Switzerland on Sunday evening in their second match at the World Championship currently being held in Morocco.

The narrow one-goal win gave Egypt their first victory of the tournament after a difficult opening match against Russia.

Under head coach Qassem Ibrahim, the Egyptian team managed to bounce back and gain an important confidence boost ahead of their remaining matches.

Thrilling Win

Egypt defeated Switzerland 29-28 in a closely contested match, securing an important victory in their second appearance at the tournament.

The result marked a strong response from the Egyptian players after losing their opening game to Russia 41-29.

The win was especially important for the young team, as it helped them recover from their disappointing start and return to winning ways.

Head coach Qassem Ibrahim will hope the result gives his players more confidence and helps them improve their performances in the upcoming games.

The tournament also provides an important opportunity for Egypt's young players to gain international experience and develop their skills against teams from different countries.

Argentina Next

Egypt will face Argentina on Tuesday, October 20, in their third match of the World Championship, with the game scheduled for the same time as their meeting with Switzerland.

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The Egyptian team will enter the match with improved confidence after earning their first win and will aim to secure a second consecutive victory.

Egypt's squad for the U16 World Championship includes 18 players born in 2010, covering all positions on the court.

The goalkeepers are Mariam Ahmed, Omnia Mostafa, and Nourhan, while Farida Belal and Rimas Eissawy play on the left wing.

The left-back players are Salma Ibrahim, Mariam Salah, and Rodina Hamdoun, while Haya Sayed and Rawya Ibrahim are responsible for playmaking duties.

On the right wing, Egypt have Jana Ali and Salma Ahmed, while Sama Diaa, Farah Adly, and Sidra Mohamed play at right back.

The pivot players are Jana Hany, Mariam Ammar, and Rowina Maged, completing the 18-player squad led by Qassem Ibrahim.

Egypt's young handball players will now look to build on their narrow victory over Switzerland and continue delivering positive results as they progress through the tournament in Morocco.

The team hopes to make the most of its international experience and produce a strong performance against Argentina in its next match.