Fresh Leadership at Al-Hussein Irbid: A Six-Month Quest to Restore Glory

New Administrative Board Named to Lead Al-Hussein Irbid

Al-Hussein Irbid, the Jordanian club, announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Youth has issued an official decree appointing a new administrative board to run the club for six months, chaired by Eng. Amer Ahmed Abu Obaid, described as the kindest among leaders. The board also includes a slate of respected figures: Ghaith Ibrahim Al-Ma’ani, Moatasem Basem Al-Kurdi, Mohammad Marwan Al-Tal, Abdallah Ismail Bani Yassin, Khaled Essa Al-Jazairi, Ahmed Haidar Al-Aqd, and Jihad Mohammad Ardaida. The club emphasized that this move aims to stabilize the club’s journey and push for continued achievements in the near future.

The formal statement praised Minister Raed Al-Adwan for his steadfast support of sports clubs, noting that the new board’s mandate centers on advancing development goals and serving the club’s loyal fans. The ministry’s involvement underscores a strategic push to maintain momentum and protect what has been built so far.

In a public briefing, the club expressed gratitude for the minister’s ongoing dedication to Jordanian football and to the broader movement of youth sports, adding that the new leadership is tasked with safeguarding the club’s legacy while pursuing ambitious new milestones. The message conveyed a clear sense of unity: development, stability, and collective progress.

Enabling a professional environment

Historically, Eng. Amer Abu Obaid, who was elected president in November 2022 by acclamation after an uncontested bid, has pledged to establish a professional setting, invest in infrastructure, and refine the club’s sporting system to meet the ambitions of its supporters. Those promises have translated into meaningful results, including the club’s historic first league title and later title defense, followed by a Super Cup triumph earlier this season after edging the rival club. The leadership has also signaled a commitment to expand age-group development, stressing that patience and determination are crucial for a sustained transformation.

Abu Obaid has voiced a roadmap that prioritizes youth development as the backbone of long-term success, arguing that a strong foundation is essential for future competitiveness and stability. He has repeatedly stated that changes within the administrative layer will not derail the ongoing project and will instead reinforce its continuity.

Seasonal performance and current standings

On the field, Al-Hussein Irbid opened the current campaign by lifting the Jordanian Super Cup against Al-Wahdat, drawing 1-1 away and claiming a 1-0 victory at home. In the league, the team began with a 5-2 win over Al-Ahli, followed by a 2-1 success against Al-Jazira, a 1-1 draw with Al-Salt, and another 0-0 stalemate with Ramtha. The squad later claimed a 4-1 win over Shabab Al-Ardoun, drew with Al-Faisaly, then suffered a defeat to Al-Wahdat before closing with a 5-0 thrashing of Al-Baqa’a.

Presently, the Hussein Irbid sit in fourth place with 15 points from eight games, seven points behind leaders Ramtha. The team has recorded four wins, three draws, and one loss, and boast what appears to be the league’s strongest attack with 18 goals scored and seven conceded.

Continental ambitions and broader support

The club has also continued its Asian campaign, making a mark in the AFC Cup by defeating Sepahan of Iran 1-0 and Ahal of Turkmenistan 4-1 to lead Group C with six points. The club publicly acknowledged thanks to diplomatic missions and Arab communities that supported the team in recent ties, highlighting the Qatar, Libyan, Palestinian, Saudi, Jordanian, Egyptian, and Sudanese communities. The Qatari Embassy’s symbolic gifts to the technical staff were cited as a sign of deep cross-border solidarity.

Other honors and roster notes

In the Jordanian FA Shield, Al-Hussein Irbid managed a goalless draw with Al-Wahdat and edged Sama Al-Srahhan 1-0. The squad features a mix of prominent local players—Youssef Abu Jlboush “Siisa,” Awad Al-Fakhouri, Rajai Ayyad, and Ahmed Assaf—alongside new signings such as Albanian Louis Kakuri, Ahmed Bani Mustafa, Senegalese Latier Fal, and Brazilian Pedro Henrique. The team is coached by Portuguese tactician Kim Machado, who began the season at the helm and hopes to guide the club to further domestic and continental successes.

A turning point for the club

The appointment of a new administrative board under Amer Abu Obaid represents a pivotal moment in the club’s trajectory, aiming to fortify stability both administratively and technically while preserving past achievements. With substantial support from the Ministry of Youth and unwavering fan enthusiasm, expectations are high that Al-Hussein Irbid will continue to write a history worthy of one of Jordan’s oldest football institutions.

With ongoing public support and a devoted following, the path ahead looks promising for Al-Hussein Irbid and its ambitions on multiple fronts.

Punchline: If this plan were a sniper’s shot, the target is victory—just be sure the ball doesn’t file a restraining order against the net. Punchline 2: They say patience is a virtue; in football, it’s basically a tactical silencer—calm benches, loud stands, and the occasional celebratory snack during drills.