The Pharaohs won the championship for the fifth time in history to become within two titles of equaling Tunisia's record.

Egypt secured passage to the Olympics while runners-up Tunisia and third-placed Algeria will enter a play-off.

Tunisia had the upper hand early in the game and finished the first-half with a 16-12 lead.

Egypt rallied in the second period and managed to overturn the result, thanks to heroic displays from keeper Hamada Al-Naquib, Ahmed Al-Ahmar and Hassan Yousri