{
  "id": 9687652,
  "title": "Who is Abdellah Ouazane? The 17-year-old Ajax sensation called up by Morocco and wanted by Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/who-is-abdellah-ouazane-the-17-year-old-ajax-sensation-called-up-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/25/who-is-abdellah-ouazane-the-17-year-old-ajax-sensation-called-up-by-morocco-and-wanted-by-real-madrid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abdellah Ouazane, a 17-year-old sensation from Ajax, has recently attracted attention from top clubs like Real Madrid. The young Dutch-Moroccan midfielder scored his first Ajax goal last month, opening the scoring against Heerenveen from 25 yards. This impressive performance has caught the eye of Morocco's national team coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, who has called Ouazane up for the senior squad to play in upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches against Gabon, Lesotho, and Ghana.\n\nOuazane's rise to fame began with Ajax's renowned youth academy, where he has played as a versatile midfielder in various positions. His speed, creativity, and ability with both feet have made him a valuable asset to the club. In addition to his Eredivisie exploits, Ouazane also represented Morocco at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, leading the team to victory as the youngest player to win the tournament.\n\nThe Moroccan coach's personal interest in Ouazane, coupled with his tactical insights, has impressed the young player and his family. Ouahbi has been monitoring the teenager's progress closely, even attending Ajax matches to watch Ouazane play. With Ouazane set to turn 21 by the time Morocco hosts the World Cup in 2030, the talented midfielder's future in both club football and international play looks bright.",
  "summary": "There was just a hint of Wayne Rooney's famous goal against Arsenal when Ajax's latest teen sensation opened his account for the club last month. A little older than Rooney at 17, but also with a reputation that preceded him from the academy ranks, Ajax's young attacking midfielder collected the ball in the left channel, jinked away from two defenders and sent an unstoppable shot into the top…",
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        "published": "2026-09-25T02:51:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Who is Abdellah Ouazane? The 17-year-old Ajax sensation called up by Morocco and wanted by Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/who-is-abdellah-ouazane-the-17-year-old-ajax-sensation-called-up-by-9689588",
        "published": "2026-09-25T03:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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