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Barcelona 16-year-old Ebrima Tunkara shines in pre-season match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Barcelona 16-year-old Ebrima Tunkara shines in pre-season match

Summary

Ebrima Tunkara, a 16-year-old academy talent for FC Barcelona, impressed during the team's pre-season match against CE Europa. He scored Barcelona's third goal shortly after coming on as a substitute. Tunkara has drawn attention for his physical presence and technical skills, and although he may start the season with Barça Atletic, his performance could lead to opportunities with the first team. Barcelona will continue their pre-season training in England, with coach Hansi Flick focusing on nurturing academy players.

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By the Numbers

•Tunkara scored the third goal in a 4-1 victory over CE Europa.
•He made a notable impact after coming on in the second half.
•Coach Hansi Flick is keen on integrating academy talents into the first team.
•Tunkara is expected to train with both the first team and Barça Atletic.

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What they're saying

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Ebrima Tunkara is rapidly establishing himself as one of FC Barcelona’s most exciting academy prospects. Indeed, according to SPORT, at just 16 years of age, he is already attracting significant att...
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