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Morocco Coach: Al-Salmi Is an Additional Advantage for Jordan in the 2025 Arab Cup Final

December 17, 2025 shorouknews.com
Morocco Coach: Al-Salmi Is an Additional Advantage for Jordan in the 2025 Arab Cup Final

Tariq Al-Saktawi confirms the advantage of having a Moroccan coach for Jordan in the 2025 Arab Cup final.

SUMMARY

Tariq Al-Saktawi, head coach of Morocco's second national team, confirmed that having a Moroccan coach leading Jordan's technical staff gives the Nashama an additional advantage in the 2025 Arab Cup final, highlighting the importance of the match and the serious preparations.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Having a Moroccan coach leading Jordan's technical staff gives the Nashama an additional advantage.
  • Preparations for the final were conducted in a family and responsible atmosphere.
  • Jordan's team has played together for years and has a Moroccan coach who understands the Moroccan player's mentality.

CORE SUBJECT

2025 Arab Cup Final between Morocco and Jordan

Tariq Al-Saktawi, the head coach of Morocco's second national team, confirmed that having a Moroccan coach leading Jordan's technical staff will give the Nashama an additional advantage in the 2025 Arab Cup final.

Tariq Al-Saktawi said in statements during the press conference for the 2025 Arab Cup final, held in Qatar: "Tomorrow's match will not be easy because it is a final, and everyone knows the importance of winning this precious tournament for us."

He added: "The preparations for the final took place in a family atmosphere, filled with a lot of responsibility, seriousness, and patriotism. We will conduct the last training session with high morale, and I hope to win the championship."

He continued: "We want to honor the nation and meet the expectations of 40 million Moroccan football fans. Every important match we have played was significant, like tomorrow's match. We are here to win the championship."

He further stated: "We want to maintain the development of Moroccan football. We are not satisfied despite all we have achieved, and we want to take Morocco to a better level. Moroccan football can only be honored by winning this tournament."

He went on: "Does Jordan need the championship more than us? No, I do not agree with that. We have players who want the title more, for many reasons I cannot mention, and we use this as motivation for the players."

Tariq Al-Saktawi concluded his statements by saying: "The Jordanian team has an advantage over us, which is that their team has been playing together for several years, and they have a Moroccan coach who understands the mentality of the Moroccan player. But this does not mean they have a greater desire to win."

KEYWORDS

2025 Arab Cup Morocco national team Jordan national team Tariq Al-Saktawi Moroccan coach

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

Tariq Al-Saktawi

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Head coach of Morocco's second national team

Morocco national team

Sports_Team

Morocco's national football team

Jordan national team

Sports_Team

Jordan's national football team

2025 Arab Cup

Event

The 2025 Arab Cup football tournament

Jordan technical staff

🏛️ Organization

Jordan national team's technical staff led by a Moroccan coach

NOTABLE QUOTES 3

"Tomorrow's match will not be easy because it is a final, and everyone knows the importance of winning this precious tournament for us."

— Tariq Al-Saktawi neutral

Context: Statements during the press conference for the 2025 Arab Cup final

"The preparations for the final took place in a family atmosphere, filled with a lot of responsibility, seriousness, and patriotism. We will conduct the last training session with high morale, and I hope to win the championship."

— Tariq Al-Saktawi positive

Context: Statements during the press conference for the 2025 Arab Cup final

"The Jordanian team has an advantage over us, which is that their team has been playing together for several years, and they have a Moroccan coach who understands the mentality of the Moroccan player. But this does not mean they have a greater desire to win."

— Tariq Al-Saktawi neutral

Context: Statements during the press conference for the 2025 Arab Cup final