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A direct, clear, tense free kick. A dry strike, rolled up with accuracy, which electrified the El Bachir stadium of Mohammedia and left Amed Shaha, the Tanzanian goalkeeper, completely helpless. In a second, Abdellah Ouazane did more than weighing the scoring. He affirmed a style, an identity, a parentage. Little brother of Zakaria, vice-champion of Africa U-17 in 2023, Abdellah recalled that among the Ouazane, football is a family story. And talent.
At just 15 years old, the attacking midfielder of Ajax Amsterdam signed a double during the victory of Morocco against Tanzania (3-0), a performance full of authority and maturity. Elected man of the match, he received a distinction that his elder had already raised two years earlier, after a quarter -final won against Algeria.
“Before coming here, my brother told me that I had to go get the trophy and that I had to be good. I am happy to have been elected man of the match today. My brother, who is my example, had also been. Now we will have two trophies of this type with us, ”slides Abdellah, with a large smile.
A raw talent to shape
Under the spotlight, the young playmaker shone. But behind the scenes, the frame is strict. Nabil Baha, coach of the Atlas lion cubs, does not spare his jewel.
“He is a player on whom we count a lot. He can make a difference. He was born in 2009, it should not be forgotten. He is a year less than the others. But he plays Ajax, he is full of talent, ”recalls the former Moroccan international.
A talent that must be constantly stinging to keep it awake. “I told him his four truths at halftime. I know what he can bring us. He can make us win matches, like today. “Before continuing:” On the first match, he had been correct. But the second, I was really unhappy. He was one of those who did not run enough. Today, it exceeds ten kilometers … without having played the whole match. »»
Character and legs
The message is clear. The potential is immense. But you still have to know how to channel it.
“These are players that must be managed differently. Cajoler, sometimes, shake them too. I told him that he had to redo this kind of performance. If we want to go to the end, if we want to beat South Africa, we will need this Abdellah. »»
And to conclude with a formula as simple as they are implacable: “Today, the 100 %is no longer enough. Everyone gives 100 %. What is needed is 120 %. And he is capable of it. »»
In Mohammédia, Abdellah Ouazane recalled that at 15, we can already wear a match and assume a leading role.
