Royal Honor: Jamal Salami Announces Receiving Jordanian Citizenship
Jamal Salami announces receiving Jordanian citizenship after losing the 2025 Arab Cup final.
SUMMARY
Jamal Salami, coach of the Jordan national team, announced receiving Jordanian citizenship from King Abdullah II in recognition of his efforts with the team, following the loss in the 2025 Arab Cup final against Morocco.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- King Abdullah II grants Jamal Salami Jordanian citizenship in recognition of his efforts.
- Salami confirms his desire to continue with the Jordanian national team after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
CORE SUBJECT
Granting Jordanian citizenship to Jamal Salami, coach of the Jordan national team
The coach of the Jordan national team, Moroccan Jamal Salami, announced that the Jordanian monarch King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein has decided to grant him Jordanian citizenship in recognition of his contributions with "Al-Nashama".
This came after the Jordan national team lost the final of the 2025 Arab Cup to their Moroccan counterparts by three goals to two, in the thrilling match held yesterday (Thursday) at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Salami said during the press conference after the final match: "The Crown Prince informed me that the King decided to grant me Jordanian citizenship, and this is a great honor for me."
Future with Al-Nashama
Regarding his future with the Jordanian national team, Salami explained: "After qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the federation president Prince Ali spoke with me and asked me to continue leading the team. My response was that I did not come to Jordan for just one achievement, but I came with a comprehensive project, and when it is achieved, I will request to leave."
Conflicting Emotions
Jamal Salami experienced a difficult night in the Arab Cup final, finding himself torn between his professional duty and his national sentiment, but he earned everyone's respect in the end after demonstrating a high example of professionalism.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Jamal Salami
👤 Person_MaleCoach of the Jordan national football team
King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein
👤 Person_MaleJordanian monarch
Jordan national team
Sports_TeamJordanian national football team
2025 Arab Cup
Event2025 Arab Cup football tournament
Prince Ali
👤 Person_MalePresident of the Jordan Football Association
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"The Crown Prince informed me that the King decided to grant me Jordanian citizenship, and this is a great honor for me."
Context: Statement during the press conference after the 2025 Arab Cup final
"After qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the federation president Prince Ali spoke with me and asked me to continue leading the team. My response was that I did not come to Jordan for just one achievement, but I came with a comprehensive project, and when it is achieved, I will request to leave."
Context: Statement about his future with the Jordanian national team