Egypt's girls' basketball team has made history at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, reaching the semifinals for the first time in Egyptian basketball history after a thrilling 14-13 victory over Kenya in the quarterfinals.

The Egyptian players produced an impressive comeback to win by just one point, continuing their strong run in the tournament and moving one step closer to a historic Olympic medal.

Egypt's Comeback Secures Semifinal Spot

Egypt faced a tough challenge against Kenya in the quarterfinals, but the young Egyptian players fought back to secure a narrow 14-13 victory and book their place among the tournament's final four teams.

The win was another important moment in Egypt's successful campaign, following two victories in the group stage.

Egypt began the tournament with a 12-8 win over the Czech Republic before defeating Ukraine 11-10 in another close match, earning a place in the quarterfinals.

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With the victory against Kenya, Egypt extended their winning streak to three matches and remained unbeaten on their way to the semifinals.

Four Players Behind Egypt's Historic Achievement

Egypt's squad includes four players: Hania Nasser, Judy Walid, Laila Hossam, and Mariam Hazem, under the guidance of head coach Mohamed Younes.

The four players have delivered strong performances throughout the tournament, starting with their group-stage victories over the Czech Republic and Ukraine before securing the important win against Kenya.

Their success highlights the progress of Egyptian girls' basketball, as the team reaches the Youth Olympic semifinals for the first time and earns the chance to compete for a medal.

Attention now turns to Egypt's upcoming semifinal match, where the young players will aim to extend their unbeaten run and reach the final, hoping to turn their historic qualification into an even greater achievement for Egyptian basketball.