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Arab Cup Final Showdown: Jordan’s Star Fires Up the Nashama Before Morocco Clash

18 December 2025

Arab Cup Final Showdown: Jordan’s Star Fires Up the Nashama Before Morocco Clash
Mousa Al-Temari's rallying message to Jordan ahead of the final.

Jordan's captain's message ahead of the Arab Cup final

Mousa Al-Temari, Jordan's star, sent a rallying message to the Nashama players ahead of the Arab Cup final against Morocco, to be played at Lusail Stadium.

Al-Temari's absence and Jordan's pride

Al-Temari, who stars for Rennes, could not participate because the Arab Cup falls outside the official international calendar.

Video message and pride

In a video posted by Rennes' Facebook page, he said I wish I could be in Qatar to cheer Jordan.

Road to the final

He added that Jordan reaching the final is a source of pride for all and that the Nashama players have the ability to delight fans with a trophy.

Jordan reached the final after beating Saudi Arabia 1-0.

Morocco advanced with a 3-0 win over the UAE.

Punchline 1: If football were a sniper, the target would always be the net.

Punchline 2: Jordan's fans are hoping the final delivers a precise shot on goal and a good laugh to go with it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Mousa Al-Temari say to the Jordan squad?

He delivered a rallying message and expressed pride in the Nashama ahead of the final.

Why couldn’t he participate in the final?

The Arab Cup is outside the official international calendar, so he could not play.

Who did Jordan beat to reach the final?

Jordan defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 to reach the final.

How did Morocco reach the final?

Morocco advanced with a 3-0 win over the United Arab Emirates.