Hussein Irbid’s Emphatic 4-0 Triumph Sparks Jordan Pro League Resurgence
23 January 2026
Hussein Irbid's emphatic win
In a dominant display, Al Hussein Irbid crushed Al Arabi 4-0 on Friday, the eleventh round of Jordan's Pro League.
The league had paused for over two months due to national team duties, but the action quickly returned.
Hussein opened the scoring when Aref Al-Hajj found net in the 18th minute, then Youssef Abu Jalbosh struck just before halftime.
The third goal, Mahmoud Dheib nicknamed Khrouba, arrived in the 66th minute after celebrating with a bright yellow balloon.
Observers noted the same festive gesture had been used before by a Chelsea star, Christophe N’Konu.
Ali Al-Bulayhi, the Saudi star of Al-Hilal, has popularized the move in several matches alongside Imam Ashour.
Youssef Abu Jalbosh added the fourth in stoppage time, sealing a 4-0 win that put Hussein Irbid second with 24 points.
Meanwhile, Al Faisaly beat Al Salt 2-1 to stay atop the table with 28 points, four clear.
Al Salt sit fifth on 15 points, while Al Arabi lingered in mid-table.
With Hussein’s coach eyeing transfers, the title race resumes pursuit as the season returns.
Fans hope the pace stays high as more teams chase the crown. Still, the season promises more drama ahead for fans. Sniper punchline: If finishing were art, Hussein Irbid would hang a trophy in the gallery. Sniper punchline 2: That yellow balloon would win a transfer to Happy FC.
