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Baouf's own goal: A setback for Cambuur and the young talent!
On October 26, 2025, SC Cambuur faces injury-related challenges while Ismaël Baouf prepares to return from Morocco.
Baouf's own goal: A setback for Cambuur and the young talent!
In football, the signs point to change for SC Cambuur. Coach Henk de Jong faces some personnel challenges on Friday as his defense is weakened by injuries. Right-back Rik Mulders is out due to an injury and is unlikely to be able to return to training until the end of the week. In addition, Jorn Berkhout is not fully fit and had to train outside the group on Thursday, which only increases the defensive concerns.
The trainer doesn't just have wrinkles on his forehead because of his injuries. The absence of Ismaël Baouf, one of the team's most promising talents, also creates additional uncertainty. Baouf is still in Morocco, where he was honored for his international success with the U20 national team. He even recently visited the King of Morocco before flying back to Belgium on Friday. However, he will not be able to take part in the upcoming game against RKC Waalwijk. De Jong remains optimistic and believes these challenges can be overcome with the remaining group. “There are no problems,” he said, “we will find a solution.”
A young star on the way
Ismaël Baouf is still new to the business. The 18-year-old Belgian-Moroccan defender only signed a three-year contract with SC Cambuur in August 2025 after previously playing for RSC Anderlecht. This move is seen as a strategic move to boost the team's defensive line, as Baouf is described as an "aggressive defender with a touch for the ball." In the Belgian Challenger Pro League he has 49 appearances as well as three goals and one assist, which makes him a valuable reinforcement. His father, Rachid Baouf, was a professional himself and is of course proud of his son's progress.
His international success raises high expectations, especially after he led the Moroccan U20 national team to the final of the African U20 Championship. The decision to play for Morocco not only brought him fame, but also the hope of further great success.
A setback and the reaction
But the young talent's career was not always without stumbling blocks. In a recent game against Willem II, Baouf conceded an unfortunate own goal that at least temporarily threatened his team's lead. This mishap occurred in the first half when he attempted a back pass to goalkeeper Thijs Jansen, but he was unable to react in time. The ball rolled into the empty net, giving Willem II the advantage in the 25th minute. Despite this setback, Baouf showed strong mental strength as the game progressed and continued to fight well, demonstrating his resilience. Cambuur fans hope that this incident will be a learning experience for the young defender and not demotivate him.
The coming days will be crucial for Baouf and Cambuur. His return from Morocco and the subsequent strengthening of the defense could have a positive impact on the team's performance. The 18-year-old defender's commitment and skills will continue to be closely watched as he has great potential to bet on in the future.