Arab Cup Semifinal Showdown: The Green's Secret Weapon Remains a Familiar Name
13 December 2025
Arab Cup Semi-Final Preview: The Green's Main Weapon Is Familiar
Jordan are among the Arab Cup's strongest teams, and the upcoming clash has everyone talking. Faisal Zaid, the former spokesman for Al-Ahli Jeddah, says veteran Salem Al-Dawsari accounts for about 70% of the Green's strength.
The Green are gearing up to face their Jordanian rivals at the Al Bayt Stadium, with kickoff set for 20:30 local time (Mecca time).
In remarks on the Action with Walid program, Zaid said we rely on the national team players and we do not shortchange them, but Salem Al-Dawsari remains the most dangerous element.
He added that Al-Dawsari's numbers speak for themselves, as the top contributor to scoring for the Green in this tournament, and he often makes the difference for Saudi.
He warned that Renard's insistence on Nawaf Boshl at left-back could jeopardize the player's career early.
He emphasized that Jordan are among the Arab Cup's strongest sides, with a very strong substitute bench, as shown against Egypt in the group stage.
He also noted that Jordan was the first Asian nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals, and that Saudi Arabia regularly faces difficulties against them in the Asian Cup.
Punchlines: Salem Al-Dawsari shoots with such precision that even GPS loses his signal. Nawaf Boshl at left-back is so discreet you might miss him until the goal goes in. If the match needs a twist, it is probably the referee whistle at the end.
