Camera captures Mazraoui’s warning to much-discussed Oufkir: ‘Not too much...’

Noussair Mazraoui gave Ayoub Oufkir some advice after Morocco's 5-1 win over Niger, with the federation's official TikTok camera rolling.

For a long time, Oufkir looked set to play for the Netherlands. The AZ forward played four times for the Netherlands Under-21s and had already given Michael Reiziger his word.

But last Wednesday, Oufkir told the KNVB he had decided to play for Morocco. The Dutch football association had invested heavily in the forward, making his decision a significant blow.

"He'll be greatly missed," the national-team coach told ESPN. "He's not only a good footballer, but also a great person to have in the group."

Reiziger had not expected the decision. "It was very surprising to me," he sighed. "We had several conversations in which he gave his word and said he was committed to the Netherlands Under-21s and perhaps later to the senior national team."

On Friday evening, Oufkir came on in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger. He scored straight away to make it 5-1.

Afterwards, the federation's social media channel filmed him. Oufkir walked towards the camera to say something, but Noussair Mazraoui immediately stopped him, speaking in Dutch.

"Don't pay too much attention to the cameras," the Manchester United defender appears to whisper to him.