Hamza Abdelkarim shortlisted for CAF Young Player of the Year 2026

pCAF has announced the nominees for the 2026 Young Player of the Year award, with Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim of Barcelona included among the 10 contenders./ppAbdelkarim is shortlisted alongside Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane, Christ Inao, Yan Diomande, Caleb Yirenkyi, Ismael Kamissoko, Abdellah Ouazane, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Ibrahim Mbaye./ppThe nomination gives the Egyptian striker further continental recognition after his development during 2026 and his move to Barcelona, placing him among some of Africa's most highly rated emerging talents./ppThe winner will be announced at the CAF Awards ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, on 7 December 2026./p