Telecom Egypt Edge Al-Ittihad Alexandria to Reach Egypt Cup Final

Telecom Egypt booked their place in the 2025–2026 Egypt Men’s Basketball Cup final after a hard-fought 75–72 victory over Al-Ittihad Alexandria in the semi-final clash held at Dr. Hassan Mostafa Hall in 6th of October City.

Game Summary The game remained tightly contested throughout, with Al-Ittihad holding the upper hand for most of the game before Telecom Egypt staged a late comeback.

Quarter Scores:

17–17

34–32 (Al-Ittihad Alexandria)

59–54 (Al-Ittihad Alexandria)

75–72 (Telecom Egypt – Final)

Telecom Egypt overturned a second-half deficit to seal the win in the closing moments and secure a spot in the final.

Telecom Egypt will face the winner of the Al Ahly vs Zamalek semi-final in the championship game, while Al-Ittihad Alexandria will take on the loser of that matchup in the third-place playoff.

The second semi-final between Al Ahly and Zamalek is scheduled for 8:30 PM.

Final Schedule

The final will be played on Sunday, April 19 at 8:00 PM, preceded by the third-place match at 5:00 PM.

Road to the Semi-Finals

Al Ahly defeated Petrojet

Zamalek advanced past El Shams

Telecom Egypt overcame Sporting

Al-Ittihad Alexandria beat Al Gezira

Telecom Egypt’s dramatic win sets up a highly anticipated final as the competition reaches its decisive stage