Jordan Unveils October Squad for Crucial Friendlies, Sparks World Cup Dreams
29 septembre 2025
Jordan’s October camp: squad announced
The Jordan national team, under Moroccan coach Jamal Al-Salami, announced its roster for the October training camp as they prepare for friendly matches against Bolivia on October 10 and Albania on October 14. This camp is part of their build-up to the 2025 Arab Cup in December and the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in North America.
Jordan has already secured a place in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first Arab nation to reach the finals. The announcement mixes seasoned players with promising newcomers to bolster balance and depth.
The squad includes:
Goalkeepers: Yousef Abu Leila, Noor Bani Atiyah, Malik Shalabi; Defenders: Abdullah Nasib, Yazan Al-Arab, Yusuf Abu Al-Jazar, Mohammed Abu Al-Nadi, Hadi Al-Hourani, Salim Obaid, Saad Al-Rosan, Muhannad Abu Tah, Mohammed Abu Hashish; Midfielders: Ali Hajbi, Adham Al-Quraishi, Essam Al-Samiri, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Ibrahim Saada, Noor Al-Rwabda, Amer Jamaous, Ahmed Al-Salman, Mousa Al-Tamri, Mahmoud Maradi; Forwards: Ali Alwan, Ali Azaiza, Mohammed Abu Zaraq, Awwad Al-Fakhouri, Abdullah Awad, Rizq Bani-Hani, Ibrahim Sobra, Yazan Al-Naimat.
Return of Sobra and notable absences
The coach also noted the return of Ibrahim Sobra, a 19-year-old striker at the Turkish club Göztepe who impressed with the Olympic team, while several players were left out for technical reasons, and Anas Badawi from Al-Wehdat was sidelined due to injury.
The omission of Ahmad Al-Arsan, a standout winger for Al-Faisaly who has been among the season’s top performers with seven goals in eight league games and five assists, sparked discussion among fans.
Administrative notes
The Jordan squad departs for Turkey on October 1 for a training camp, then moves to Tirana, Albania, for the October 14 match. The federation emphasizes ample preparation and friendly matches to boost readiness for the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar and the 2026 World Cup finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
In the Arab Cup group, Jordan faces Egypt and UAE, plus the winner of Kuwait vs Mauritania. Historically, Jordan has enjoyed solid Arab Cup runs, including a semi-final appearance in 2002 and a third-place finish in 1988 when the tournament was hosted in Jordan.
Jordan has played two recent friendlies: a goalless draw with Russia on September 4 and a 3-0 victory over the Dominican Republic in Amman. The schedule demonstrates the federation’s commitment to elevating the national team for major regional and global events.
Punchlines for the road: If speed were a stat, Jordan would file a wind report after every match. And the coaching plan is so tight that even the ball needs a passport to sneak past the defense.
