…..Egyptian teenage star Hamza Samy, fresh from African U-19 Championship triumph, begins European adventure after decade-long development at Al Ahly.
By: Abdullahi Inuwa
Egyptian handball sensation Hamza Samy, popularly known as “Simba,” is taking his talent to Europe after sealing a move from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to German Bundesliga club TVB Stuttgart at just 17.
The African U-19 champion’s move marks a major milestone in his promising career, offering him an opportunity to sharpen his skills, gain European handball experience and pursue his dream of becoming a professional player.
Samy, born in 2008, will feature for Stuttgart’s U-19 and reserve teams while also training with the club’s senior squad, a development pathway designed to prepare him for the demands of top-level European handball.
His arrival in Germany comes after an impressive decade at Al Ahly, where he progressed through the club’s youth ranks and won more than 20 titles across various age-group competitions.
The Egyptian youngster’s development at Al Ahly was further strengthened by opportunities to train with the first team under head coach David Davis, exposing him to the intensity, discipline and tactical demands of senior-level handball.
Internationally, Simba has equally established himself as one of Egypt’s exciting young prospects.
He helped Egypt secure bronze at the U-17 Mediterranean Handball Championship in Tunisia, silver at the 2025 U-17 World Championship in Morocco, and, most recently, gold at the 2026 African U-19 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire in September.
The continental triumph further enhanced his reputation as a rising African handball talent and provided a fitting platform for his European adventure.
Standing at 1.92 metres, the left-handed youngster primarily operates as a right back but possesses the versatility to contribute in different attacking and defensive positions.
At Stuttgart, he will also have the opportunity to share the club environment with Egyptian international goalkeeper Mohamed Essam El-Tayar, whose presence could help ease his transition into German handball.
Beyond the sporting opportunity, Simba’s move also places strong emphasis on education, as he intends to continue his academic studies in Germany while developing his handball career.
For the teenager, the transfer represents more than a change of club or country; it is the beginning of a new journey built around learning, discipline, adaptation and personal growth.
Having spent more than ten years developing his game at Al Ahly and gained valuable experience representing Egypt on the international stage, Simba is now determined to prove himself in a new competitive environment.
His immediate ambition is to earn the confidence of Stuttgart’s technical crew, make meaningful contributions to the club’s youth and reserve teams, and gradually work his way towards the senior side.
With an African championship medal, more than 20 youth titles and international experience already behind him, the Egyptian teenager arrives in Germany with enormous determination and a clear vision for the future.
For African handball, Simba’s move is another opportunity for young continental talent to gain exposure on the European stage.
At just 17, the journey of the young Egyptian lion is only beginning, and Stuttgart could become the platform from which he launches his ambition of reaching the highest level of professional handball.
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