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
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Tariq Al-Saktawi
👤 Person_MaleHead coach of Morocco's second national team
Morocco national team
Sports_TeamMorocco's national football team
Jordan national team
Sports_TeamJordan's national football team
2025 Arab Cup
EventThe 2025 Arab Cup football tournament
Jordan technical staff
🏛️ OrganizationJordan 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."
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."
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."
Context: Statements during the press conference for the 2025 Arab Cup final