From the Podium to the Pitch: Morocco’s Arab Cup Triumph Triggers Coaching Buzz

Arab Cup 2025: Morocco’s Victory Sparks Coaching Buzz on the Podium

At the Arab Cup 2025 trophy ceremony, a memorable moment unfolded as the Moroccan FA president Fouzi Lekjaa and Jordan's coach Jamal Al-Salami shared a pose in front of Prince Ali bin Hussein, the Jordan Football Association president.

Following Jordan's 2-3 defeat in the final, Al-Salami collected the silver medal as runner-up, and Lekjaa embraced the coach warmly, engaging him directly. Prince Ali joined the conversation, and whispers surfaced that Al-Salami might replace the Atlas Lions' current coach Walid Regragui after the upcoming World Cup, thanks to a flood of European offers.

Punchline 1: If coaching rumors paid as well as transfer rumors, Salamí would be in the Champions League by breakfast.

Punchline 2: And if the World Cup can wait, at least the trophy is heavy enough to keep his résumé grounded in reality.