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Barca's Golden Ticket: An Ahly Talent Eyes a Barcelona Leap

3 December 2025

 Barca's Golden Ticket: An Ahly Talent Eyes a Barcelona Leap
Hamza Abdul Karim could join Barcelona if talks progress.

Barca’s Golden Opportunity for an Ahly Forward

Hani Ramzi, former coach of Egypt's Olympic team, says Hamza Abdul Karim, a striker from Al Ahly's youth, deserves a starting spot with the senior side.

In a radio interview, Ramzi called Hamza a standout talent at the right age for pro football, noting he has drawn several offers, notably from Barcelona.

Ramzi's Insight and Egypt's Performance

He said a Barca move would be a golden chance to gain experience, and he believes Al Ahly would not object, giving Hamza a strong start while the club benefits.

Ramzi also commented on Egypt’s second-string side against Kuwait, praising the performance but saying the 1-1 draw did not reflect the effort.

He pointed out that missed chances are a major problem for Egyptian football, as there is no proven striker who can decide matches.

He also spoke about Mohamed Sherif’s substitution against Kuwait in the Arab Cup, saying there was no justification for his objection and that such issues should be discussed privately to protect relations with the coach.

Bang — if the move sticks, Hamza arrives at Barca before the ball.

If it falls through, Egypt will still have the memes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Hani Ramzi say about Hamza's potential move?

Ramzi called Hamza a standout talent at the right age for a professional career and framed a possible Barcelona move as a golden opportunity to gain experience.

What concerns did Ramzi mention about Egyptian football?

He highlighted missed chances as a major problem and the lack of a proven striker who can decide matches.

What was Ramzi's view on Egypt's match against Kuwait?

He praised the performance of Egypt’s second-string side but believed the 1-1 draw did not reflect the effort.

What did Ramzi say about Mohamed Sherif’s substitution?

He indicated there was no justification for the objection and urged private discussion to protect relations with the coach and teammates.