Egypt beats Uganda 77-70 as 7‑8 giant Hamad Abouelrish returns

Returning to the Egyptian squad for the first time since 2017, 7‑ft‑8‑in Hamad Abouelrish quickly became a headline figure as one of the tallest active players worldwide. He posted 4 points and 8 rebounds, bolstering Egypt’s interior play.

The Pharaohs defeated Uganda 77‑70, maintaining their lead in the group and keeping their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification campaign on track.