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Jordan National Team Coach Al-Salami: Yes, There Is Regret Over Losing the Arab Championship Title

December 19, 2025 okaz.com.sa
Jordan National Team Coach Al-Salami: Yes, There Is Regret Over Losing the Arab Championship Title

Jordan national team coach Jamal Al-Salami expresses pride in the team's performance despite losing the Arab Cup final to Morocco.

SUMMARY

Jordan national team coach Jamal Al-Salami expressed pride in the players' performance in the Arab Cup final despite the loss to Morocco, noting that the project continues and preparations for the 2026 World Cup are underway, with a focus on developing the local league.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Jordan national team delivered a high technical level in the Arab Cup final despite the loss
  • Moroccan team decided the match through player experience and capitalizing on chances
  • Jordanian team's project continues with preparations for the 2026 World Cup ongoing
  • Focus on developing the local league to prepare young players

CORE SUBJECT

Statements by Jordan National Team Coach Jamal Al-Salami After Losing the Arab Cup Final

Jordan national team coach Jamal Al-Salami expressed his pride in the level of performance shown by the players, despite not winning the title after losing to the Moroccan national team by a score of three goals to two in the Arab Cup final held at Lusail Stadium. The coach said, "The final match lived up to its promises with the high technical level presented by both teams, extending the game into two extra periods after a 2-2 draw in regular time." He explained that despite Jordan falling behind by a goal early in the match, the team had a good reaction in the second half, with players giving their utmost and even exceeding expectations. The team was close to securing a victory. He praised the high fighting spirit of the Nashama team, affirming that they played with team spirit and discipline on the field but faced a strong and organized Moroccan team that did not give up despite trailing in the second half.

Al-Salami pointed out that the Moroccan team was able to decide the match thanks to the experience of its players and the excellent level they showed during the final, as well as their effective use of scoring opportunities.

He added: "Yes, there is regret over losing the title, but the Jordanian team's project continues, and we will keep working in the next phase. Our goal is to prepare well so that we are fully ready to compete in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. This generation of the team has a good opportunity to compete for titles in the future after showing strong character during the current edition of the Arab Cup."

Al-Salami concluded by emphasizing that they will work in the future to develop the Jordanian local league competition to help produce young players capable of representing the Jordan national team in the best possible way.

KEYWORDS

Jordan national team Jamal Al-Salami Arab Cup Moroccan national team football final loss local league development 2026 World Cup

MENTIONED ENTITIES 4

Jamal Al-Salami

👤 Person_Male

Coach of the Jordan national football team

Jordan national team

🏛️ Organization

Jordan's national football team

Moroccan national team

🏛️ Organization

Morocco's national football team

Lusail Stadium

📍 Location_City

The stadium where the Arab Cup final was held

NOTABLE QUOTES 2

"The final match lived up to its promises with the high technical level presented by both teams, extending the game into two extra periods after a 2-2 draw in regular time."

— Jamal Al-Salami neutral

Context: Statements after the Arab Cup final match

"Yes, there is regret over losing the title, but the Jordanian team's project continues, and we will keep working in the next phase. Our goal is to prepare well so that we are fully ready to compete in the upcoming 2026 World Cup."

— Jamal Al-Salami optimistic

Context: Statements after losing the Arab Cup final