Othmane Maamma has ascended to the pinnacle of youth football, leading Morocco's U20 team to a historic World Cup victory over Argentina in Chile and clinching the Golden Ball for his outstanding performance. The Watford FC winger's remarkable journey, marked by his technical brilliance and mental fortitude, has not only brought glory to Morocco but also captured hearts worldwide with his inspiring on- and off-field gestures.
Showcasing his skill as both a coach and a builder of success, Mohamed Ouahbi reflected on Morocco’s historic U20 World Cup triumph, saying that winning the title had always been the team’s ultimate goal. After an epic 2–0 victory over Argentina in the final, the coach stressed that «no team was more or less favored, the only objective was to win».
With a series of unprecedented performances at the helm of Morocco’s under-20 team, Mohamed Ouahbi has established himself not only as a keen talent spotter but also as a coach who drives his players to surpass themselves and make history. After leading the Atlas Cubs to the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, he is now guiding them toward another milestone, a potential World Cup triumph.