Omar Tarek Saiid Oraby (born 8 September 1991) is an Egyptian

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player for

Al Ahly Al-Ahly Sporting Club (), commonly known as Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian professional sports club based in Cairo, Egypt. The club is mainly known for its professional football team which currently plays in the Egyptian Premier League, the highest ...

and the Egyptian national team. Standing at , he plays as center. Oraby has won the 2023 BAL championship with Al Ahly, as well as two Egyptian Leagues and two Egyptian Cups. He was the Egyptian Cup Final MVP in 2023. He was among Al Ahly squad that participated in FIBA InterContinental Cup 2023 in

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College career

Oraby played college basketball for

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and later

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Professional career

Oraby started playing professionally in his home country Egypt with Gezira. He also played in the

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with the

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. When returning to Egypt, Oraby had to join military service. In September 2020, Oraby signed with

. On 27 May 2023, Oraby won the BAL championship with Al Ahly.

Personal

Omar's brother, Mohamed, played

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for the Egyptian national team.

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Omar Oraby
at RealGM
Omar Oraby
at Afrobasket.com 1991 births Living people Egyptian men's basketball players Centers (basketball) Basketball players from Cairo Al Ahly basketball players Gezira basketball players Rice Owls men's basketball players USC Trojans men's basketball players 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup players 21st-century Egyptian sportsmen {{Egypt-basketball-bio-stub