Egypt national team boosted their morale ahead of the World Handball Championship after beating Germany 30-29 on Saturday. The Pharaohs star Hussein Zaki inspired Egypt to a 16-14 lead in the first-half but Germany hit back in the second-period. The Manschaaft's strong defense helped them go ahead with a 25-23 score before Egypt notched six successive goals to wrap up the victory. Egypt kick-off the World Championship campaign, which will start on Friday, against title holders Spain in Group D action.