Jordan's Bold Build-Up: Rested Rashdan, Tough Tests, and a Heartwarming Moment Before Tunisia and Mali
11 November 2025
Jordan’s Camp: Training, Fixtures, and World Cup Ambitions
The Jordan national football team wrapped up a final technical and physical session in Amman, sharpening its focus ahead of two warm-up matches against Tunisia and Mali. These games form part of the build-up for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and the 2026 World Cup finals to be staged in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The session on Tuesday evening at Amman International Stadium was led by Moroccan coach Jamal Al-Salami, with the full technical and administrative staff in attendance. The mood among players and fans alike reflected optimism following Jordan’s historic qualification to the World Cup, a milestone many thought would remain a dream for years to come.
Rashdan Rest and the Tunisia-Mali Schedule
In a small but notable update, the squad’s roster includes all listed players except Nizar Rashdan, who the medical team has granted rest through Friday due to flu. He is expected to rejoin training once fully recovered.
Jordan will depart Thursday morning for a foreign camp in Tunisia, intended to last several days. The program includes a friendly against the Tunisian national team on Friday evening, followed by a second match against Mali on Tuesday the 18th of the same month.
The current camp list comprises 30 players: Yazeed Abu Leila, Nour Bani Attiah, Malik Shalabi, Abdullah Nasib, Yazan Al-Arab, Hussam Abu Dhahab, Mohammed Abu Al-Nadi, Hadi Al-Hourani, Saleem Obeid, Saad Al-Rosan, Muhannad Abu Tah, Mohammed Abu Hashish, Ali Hajbi, Adham Al-Quraishi, Issam Al-Samiri, Nizar Rashdan, Rajai Ayyad, Ibrahim Saada, Nour Al-Rawda, Amer Jamous, Ahmed Al-Salman, Mousa Al-Temari, Ali Azaizeh, Mohammed Abu Zorik, Awwad Al-Fakhouri, Tamer Bani Aouda, Ahmed Arsan, Aref Al-Hajj, Abdullah Awwad, Waiz Al-Naimat.
Humanitarian Gesture, Squad Focus, and What’s Next
Coach Al-Salami emphasized that the two friendlies will help test readiness, gauge players’ physical condition, and measure technical levels ahead of the remaining World Cup qualifying phase and the Arab Cup in Qatar. The plan is to consolidate a cohesive line of attack and a solid defensive shape, while offering a handful of fresh faces the chance to show what they can contribute against competitive African opponents.
In a heartwarming moment, the Jordanian national team welcomed a delegation from Jordan’s Paralympic team during a training session. The visitors were greeted warmly, exchanged jerseys with the national squad, and posed for memorable pictures that highlighted unity across the country’s football community.
The Jordan Football Association has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the squad through external camps and challenging friendlies as part of preparing for the Arab Cup and the World Cup cycle. The federation hopes the current preparations will yield a strong performance at the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar and a solid start to the 2026 World Cup journey.
Jordan’s players and fans alike are eager to build on the momentum from the historic World Cup qualification, with expectations of a bold, determined campaign in 2025 and beyond. The team’s group for the Arab Cup includes Egypt, the UAE, and the winner of Kuwait vs Mauritania, a demanding but telling test of character. The last edition of the Arab Cup, played in 2021, saw Jordan exit in the quarterfinals to Egypt, but this time hopes are higher as a new generation carries the flag forward.
The federation’s support will hopefully translate into a strong Arab Cup run and a confident start to the World Cup cycle. The upcoming matches against Tunisia and Mali are not just warm-ups; they are a proving ground for a squad ready to leave a mark on the regional scene and on the global stage.
Punchline time, Sniper-style: Our defense is so tight that even the flu takes a shot on goal and decides to sit out. And if patience were a player, Jordan would sub him on at the 89th minute just to hear the crowd chant: “Just one more save!”
Punchline 2: The team trains with the precision of a sniper—every pass lands in a perfect pocket, and the only thing missing is a post-match victory dance that doubles as a celebratory worm.”
