This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
The Jordanian Football Federation remains silent on the future of the coach of the Moroccan first team Jamal Al-SalamiThis comes after a goalless draw against Iraq (0-0) and a draw against Kuwait (1-1) in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The famine crisis in qualifying
The diminishing chances of the Jordanian national team to qualify directly for the World Cup have imposed the need for the Jordanian Football Federation to evaluate the current situation.
According to Jordanian sources, the next step requires an in-depth study of the reasons that led to this modest performance and the search for solutions that will put the team back on track.
Four months before the match against the Palestinian national team in Amman in the seventh qualifying round, Al-Ittihad has enough opportunities to make fateful decisions regarding the technical staff.
Modest performance under Jamal Al-Salami, according to local media
Any coach’s success is measured by results and level of performance, and by that measure, Nashama’s team has suffered a sharp decline.
The team’s performance and fighting spirit were below the required level, as evidenced by the decisive matches in which the team lost valuable points.
Jordanian national team statistics during the Salami era:
9 points from 6 matches place the team in third place in the group. Only two victories against Oman (4-0) and Palestine (3-1), against two draws and a defeat. He scored 9 goals, including 7 in two matches, while he only scored two goals in the rest of the matches.
Public pressure and technical review
Jordanian fans have called on social media for a change at the head of the technical staff, highlighting the need for a new coach to bring the team back to the desired level.
At the same time, Al-Salami’s technical choices raised questions about his responsibility for the decline in performances, particularly with regard to the replacement goalkeeper who was not properly equipped.
Decisions are awaited
The coming days could bring decisive decisions from the Jordanian Federation, whether by renewing Jamal Al-Salami or terminating the contract by mutual agreement.
Four days before the end of the qualifiers, it is still possible to rectify the situation.
Note that Jamal Al-Salami’s contract extends until 2026, which means that termination of the contract may result in the payment of a penalty clause.
