BBC · Nov 17, 2025
Watford's Maamma earns CAF young player nomination
A picture of Morocco's Othmane Maamma celebrating with team-mate Yassir ZabiriWatford winger Othmane Maamma has been nominated for the CAF Young Player of the Year award, recognising emerging African talent.
The 20-year-old captained Morocco twice during their successful U20 World Cup campaign, scoring one goal and delivering four assists to help them lift the trophy and was also named the tournament's best player.
Maamma came off the bench in both of the Hornets last two Championship games against Ipswich Town and Bristol City for his first appearances since joining the side in the summer from Montpellier.