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Egypt manager praises Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim as rising talent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Egypt manager praises Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim as rising talent

Summary

Hamza Abdelkarim, 18, earns acclaim from Egypt coach Hossam Hassan after joining Barcelona. His inclusion in the national team ahead of the World Cup reflects his growing reputation. Hassan describes Abdelkarim as a 'tremendous player' and anticipates a larger role for him. The young striker has been featured from the bench alongside star Mohamed Salah, sparking excitement about his potential. Former international Hossam Ghaly is also optimistic, highlighting Abdelkarim's striker instincts and movement as key attributes for future success.

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Key Details

•Hamza Abdelkarim is making waves in Egyptian football.
•He has been included in Egypt's World Cup squad.
•Abdelkarim has played alongside Mohamed Salah recently.
•Hossam Ghaly highlighted Abdelkarim's striker instincts.
•Egypt looks to maximize Abdelkarim's potential in upcoming matches.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona’s Hamza Abdelkarim receives huge praise from Egypt manager and national team legend: ‘A tremendous player’

What they're saying

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Hamza Abdelkarim is becoming one of the most talked-about young footballers in Egypt, with his emergence for the national team and move to Barcelona turning the teenager into a major figure back home....
— Yahoo Sports

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