Amman, June 4 (Petra) – Head coach of the Jordanian national football team, Jamal Sellami, affirmed on Wednesday the team’s readiness to face Oman in Thursday’s ninth and penultimate round of the decisive qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking at a press conference in Muscat, Sellami described the match as a critical step toward realizing Jordan’s long-held aspiration of qualifying for the World Cup.

He acknowledged the strength of the Omani side, noting their significant development, which he said would make the match particularly challenging.

"All the players are fully prepared and focused," said the Moroccan coach. "We will approach the match with strong determination and great ambition to reach our goal."

Team captain Ali Alwan echoed the coach’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming match. "We are up against a strong opponent and understand the weight of responsibility we carry. Our focus is sharp, and we hope to deliver a positive result."

//Petra// AO

04/06/2025 14:02:26