The defender will no doubt have been devastated at losing in the final with hosts Morocco.
The Atlas Lions were beaten in extra-time by Senegal, following a dramatic denouement to the month-long tournament.
Morocco had the opportunity to clinch the game, and a first trophy since 1976, when Brahim Diaz stepped up to take a last-gasp penalty in Rabat.
But the Real Madrid man saw his cheeky effort saved by Edouard Mendy, and Senegal’s Pape Gueye scored a sensational winner during the additional 30 minutes to break Moroccan hearts.
Nous was given some extra time off to recover, having started all seven games in the competition for his country, but made his United return as a late substitute in Sunday’s win at Arsenal.