BBC · Nov 20, 2025
Watford's Maamma wins CAF young player award
Image caption, Othmane Maamma won the U20 World Cup with Morocco this yearWatford winger Othmane Maamma has been named CAF Young Player of the Year, an award which recognises emerging African talent.
The 20-year-old beat off competition from Ajax U21 midfielder Abdellah Ouazane and Queens Park Rangers U21 defender Tylon Smith to win the trophy.
Maamma helped Morocco win the U20 World Cup this year and was named the tournament's best player as they beat Argentina 2-0 in the final in Santiago last month.