Bayern Munich academy talent Adam Aznou turned heads in the September international period — with not just a start, but a MOTM performance for Morocco in a 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over Lesotho.
Real Madrid winger Brahim Díaz scored the winning goal in stoppage time. But Aznou, at just 18, put in a full shift at left-back — playing opposite Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi and behind Leverkusen winger Amine Adli.
“It was a wonderful experience to walk out for the senior national team for the first time. My family were there too and cheered me on in the stadium. I’ll always remember that day, it was like a dream,” Aznou said after the match in an interview captured by FCBayern.com. “The coach gave me one or two hints before the game that I might be in the starting line-up. He encouraged me and gave me a lot of advice, which helped me on my way a lot. My teammates also supported me a lot, which allowed me to play freely. I was obviously very happy that I got to start.”
Highlights of the match below, courtesy of beIN sports, via YouTube:
Aznou could hardly put into words his delight over being honored with the man of the match award.
“Yes, it was definitely an indescribable feeling. Even now, a few days later, I’m still over the moon and thankful to my team-mates for making it such an easy start for me,” the youngster continued. “It was a dream debut for me but as a team we can also be pleased to have got the three points at the end of a close game. My shirt from the match will be given a special place at my parents’ house.”
Aznou remains behind Madrid-linked Alphonso Davies and Raphaël Guerreiro in the pecking order at Bayern, but the future of the campus talent is looking bright.
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