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Egypt U20 manager doubts Hamza Ablkarim's AFCON participation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Egypt U20 manager doubts Hamza Ablkarim's AFCON participation

Summary

Egypt U20 manager Ahmed Raouf stated that Barcelona striker Hamza Ablkarim is unlikely to participate in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. With the tournament scheduled for February, Barcelona is expected to retain Ablkarim, who is currently a third-choice striker. Raouf hopes to include him in the next U20 World Cup, also set for 2027. Ablkarim has expressed a desire for continuity at Barcelona, prioritizing club duties over international play this season.

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Latest Updates

•Hamza Ablkarim joined Barcelona this summer as a striker.
•Ablkarim's current playing time at Barcelona has been limited.
•AFCON 2027 is scheduled for February, conflicting with Barcelona's season.
•Raouf aims to include Ablkarim in the 2027 U20 World Cup.
•Ablkarim prefers to focus on maintaining his role at Barcelona.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt U20 manager confirms Barcelona youngster’s absence for AFCON: ‘Unlikely’

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Hamza Ablkarim was one of Barcelona’s least known summer signings, and the Egyptian striker ensured to leave a strong impression on the management as early as the first weeks of his arrival.Having m...
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