Abdellah Ouazane’s spectacular goal for Ajax Amsterdam has reignited the debate over his playing time with the Atlas Lions. Head coach Yassine Ouahbi must contend with popular pressure ahead of the November squad list.
On Thursday evening, Abdellah Ouazane made a name for himself in the colours of Ajax Amsterdam. A forward or winger, the Moroccan scored a spectacular goal on the continental stage, according to Afrik-Foot. A sumptuous strike that has sparked a wave of excitement in the media and among Moroccan supporters.
This standout performance comes at a time when the debate over his playing time for the national team is far from over. During his first gathering with the Atlas Lions, his limited minutes frustrated a section of the supporters. Thursday evening’s goal has reignited this national debate, according to Afrik-Foot.
A goal that makes noise
Ouazane’s strike, described as sumptuous by Afrik-Foot, has provoked a wave of excitement in the media and among Moroccan supporters. The young forward is establishing himself as one of the rising attractions of Dutch and Moroccan football this season.
Ajax Amsterdam regularly rely on the player’s sharpness and striking quality in the big matches. Observers also highlight the early technical maturity Ouazane showed in his latest outing.
The head coach’s headache
Yassine Ouahbi, Morocco’s head coach, now faces a pleasant headache over how to fit Ouazane into the attacking department. Morocco indeed has fierce competition up front, with key players established in Europe. The question is how to find him a place in an already well-established pecking order.
The national debate does not mean a decision has been made, however. The player’s club performances are intensifying popular pressure ahead of the announcement of the next international squad list.
On to the Eredivisie and November
Ouazane will now return to Ajax for the next Eredivisie matchday, scheduled for the weekend of 24-25 October 2026. Another chance to confirm his form ahead of the Atlas Lions squad list.
The next Morocco national team squad list for the November 2026 international break is not yet known.