Hussein Irbid's 6-0 Rampage Lights Up Jordan Cup Quarterfinals
10 November 2025
Round of 16 Highlights
The Jordan Cup Round of 16 for the current season wrapped up during the international break, delivering drama and a few shocks as clubs jostle for a place in the quarterfinals.
Hussein Irbid opened the proceedings with a commanding 6-0 win over Karamel, signalling their intention to chase the title with authority.
Al-Faisaly SC advanced to the quarterfinals after ousting Al-Sarhan 4-1 on penalties following a goalless stalemate.
Ramtha edged Al-Oman SC 1-0, while Al-Ahli SC narrowly defeated Al-Sarih 1-0 in another tight fixture.
Shabab Al Jordan cruised past Ma’an 3-0, and Al Salt SC beat Al-Hashimiyah 3-0, with Al Jazeera SC prevailing 2-0 over Shabab Al Aqaba.
Al Wehdat closed the round by beating Al-Baqa’ 3-1 in the final match of this stage, sealing the lineup for the quarters.
Quarterfinals Set & National Team News
The quarterfinals feature a marquee showdown between Al Wehdat and Al Salt at the latter's home ground. Al Faisaly will host Shabab Jordan, while Hussein Irbid squares off against Al Jazeera. Ramtha travels to face Al Ahli.
The federation has not yet announced official dates for the quarterfinals, but indications point to games taking place during the December international window.
Separately, the Jordan national team is preparing for the Arab Cup in Qatar, scheduled from December 1-18, as part of their build-up to the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup and the 2026 World Cup.
The squad assembled in Amman, under Moroccan coach Jamal Al-Salami, includes 18 players so far, with the full list due to be completed as training continues.
Preparation, Youth, and Watch-List
The senior team is planning a Tunisia training camp with a friendly against the hosts on Friday, followed by a Mali clash on Tuesday, November 18.
A 30-man roster has been announced, featuring a blend of veterans and young talent. In tandem, the Jordan U-20 team is training in Antalya, Turkey, preparing for upcoming qualifiers.
The U-20 group trains at the Heniz Center and will play regional friendlies, including matches against Russia in the coming days as part of a broader development program.
The federation emphasizes a holistic approach—technical, physical, medical, and nutritional education—to ensure players maintain balance and peak performance across duties.
Most of the current players are expected to feature in the Arab Cup, with a couple of notable exceptions due to club commitments.
The goal is to maximize readiness through camps and friendly matches, strengthening ties with professional clubs and staff and investing in modern coaching methods.
In brief, Jordan remains focused on building for the Arab Cup campaign in Qatar and the 2026 World Cup road ahead for the national teams.
Punchline 1: That 6-0 rout was so precise, even the net filed for a restraining order against the ball.
Punchline 2: If football were a sniper sport, these teams would be zeroing in on the goal with laser-sharp accuracy — just with less drama than my fantasy league, thankfully.
