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  "id": 9689588,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
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    "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/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abdellah Ouazane, a 17-year-old Ajax sensation, has been called up by Morocco and is attracting attention from Real Madrid. The young attacking midfielder made his Ajax debut last month, scoring a notable goal from 25 yards against Heerenveen. Born in Zaandam, Netherlands, Ouazane began his youth career in the ranks of AVV Zeeburgia, a club with notable alumni including Dutch internationals Ryan Gravenberch, Kenny Tete, and Timothy Fosu-Mensah. After joining Ajax's youth system, his athleticism, ability with both feet, and versatility became apparent as he played in various positions. Ouazane has already made his competitive senior debut for Ajax and led Morocco to victory in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in December. Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi, impressed by Ouazane's potential, has called him up to the senior squad for upcoming matches against Gabon, Lesotho, and Ghana.",
  "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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  "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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