First Appearance. First Medal. Fair Play.
FC Masar returned from their debut CAF Women’s Champions League campaign with a bronze medal and the Fair Play Award.
The first-ever continental medal for Egyptian women’s football.
“For a program that’s only two years old to make it this far is a dream come true,” says Mariam Abouhegazy, Head of Women & Girls at Right to Dream Egypt.
But this victory isn’t just about FC Masar.
It’s about what it sets in motion. The inspiration it sparks for the next generation. And the ripple effect it has on women’s football.
“It gives hope to other teams to invest in women's football and solidifies Right to Dream's mission on gender equality,” said Mohammed Wasfy, CEO of Right to Dream Egypt, highlighting the crucial role of the investment and support from Chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour and Man Capital CEO Loutfy Mansour.
And for the young girls in our academies, this win is personal.
Every day, they see their future reflected in the success of FC Masar.
A team with an average age of 20.6, where their youngest player is just two years older than our oldest academy player. The gap has never felt smaller or more achievable.
“They've role models that have shown them that their dreams are possible,” says Mariam. “The standard has been raised, and they’ll keep pushing forward."
It's a defining moment for what we’re building at Right to Dream.
And while the bronze medal puts FC Masar on the map of world football, for Wasfy, the impact runs deeper.
“For me, the Fair Play Award means even more than the bronze. It reflects the environment we’ve built at Right to Dream Egypt.”
This balance between success and character is at the core of the Right to Dream mission.
“It’s a key pillar of what we teach our student-athletes on and off the pitch,” adds Mariam. "Staying true to their values, even at the highest competitive level and under pressure, is the biggest reward.”
What’s next?
Competing in the Champions League every year. And becoming a hub for women’s football in Africa.
“FC Masar will become a steppingstone for players into other top leagues around the world," Wasfy adds. "This fits perfectly with the Right to Dream ethos- partner, nurture, connect.”
And there’s another milestone ahead.
“If we win the next edition, we’ll play in the 2026 FIFA Women's Club World Cup,” Wasfy shares. “That's where we want to be.”
It’s a cycle that keeps growing stronger, from one generation to the next.