The ceremony took place in the presence of Morocco’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hakim Hajoui, who praised Othman Maâma’s remarkable journey, describing him as a symbol of an ambitious, talented Moroccan youth driven by excellence. Through this celebration, Moroccan diplomacy sought to spotlight a sporting success that goes beyond individual achievement to embody a source of national pride.
In an atmosphere marked by recognition and emotion, the Embassy emphasized the significance of this double honor, the result of hard work, discipline and perseverance. Being distinguished both as Africa’s best young player and as the best player of a U20 World Cup represents a rare feat, placing Othman Maâma among the most promising figures in world football.
This tribute also reflects the special attention given by the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to the training, development and promotion of young talents, particularly in the sporting field. It stands as further proof of the success of Morocco’s football development model, built on investment in youth, modern infrastructure and high-level training.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv