Barcelona confirm Al Ahly for Joan Gamper Trophy
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Egyptian club Al Ahly will be the opponent in the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy on 19 August at 20:00 at Spotify Camp Nou, marking the first time an African club will play the fixture. The selection follows a growing partnership after Barcelona signed 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdelkarim first on loan and then permanently, and a leadership meeting that discussed stadium projects and collaboration. The match will be broadcast live on Barça Play and the club's YouTube Premium channel, underscoring commercial and sporting ties that could lead to further joint activity between the clubs.
Al Ahly will be the first African club to play the Gamper Trophy.
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Reports had suggested Al Ahly as Barcelona's preferred Gamper opponent. Barcelona signed…
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