U17 World Cup: Egyptian prodigy Hamza Abdelkarim attracting European interest

Young Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim truly made his mark during the final stages of the U17 World Cup.

The Al Ahly player was one of the key architects behind the "Young Pharaohs" securing a spot in the round of 16 at the premier youth tournament.*

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His standout performances have not gone unnoticed, with several European clubs now eyeing him for a potential move in the upcoming transfer window.

According to the Arabic-language website eremnews, Olympique de Marseille are particularly impressed by the Egyptian gem, seeing him as a future Mohamed Salah.

The Marseille club seems ready to break the bank to persuade Al Ahly to part with their prized asset.

Hamza Abdelkarim's stats at the U17 World Cup

The Egyptian sensation featured in all three group stage matches, netting two goals—against Haiti and Venezuela—and providing a single assist to his teammate Mohamed Hamad.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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