Luhay Hamido receives Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal: "Ceuta will be saved"

AD Ceuta president Luhay Hamido received the Chamber of Commerce Gold Medal for a decade leading the club from regional football to professional status, expressing confidence the team will secure survival.

Luhay Hamido, president of AD Ceuta, was awarded the Gold Medal of the Chamber of Commerce in recognition of ten years managing the club's transformation from Tercera División to professional football. The club achieved promotion to professional status in 2025, a milestone that has significantly raised the city's profile and created economic opportunities across hospitality, commerce and other sectors.

The award, unanimously approved in December 2025, was presented at an event attended by Juan Vivas, president of the Autonomous City of Ceuta, and Karim Bulaix, head of the Chamber. Vivas praised Hamido's leadership and ability to deliver a project that faced considerable difficulties, describing him as "the best" and highlighting football's role as a unifying force for a city facing economic and social challenges.

During his emotional acceptance speech, Hamido thanked his board, staff, supporters and family, emphasizing the need for collective commitment to overcome difficulties. Addressing the club's current fight for survival in professional football, he delivered a firm message: "Ceuta will be saved," appealing to team effort, unity and the fortune that has accompanied the club's growth.