Amman, June 28 (Petra) – The Jordanian U19 Men's National Basketball Team is set to plunge into the deep end of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.

Tonight, Saturday, the "Falcons of Al-Nashama" will open their campaign against the Dominican Republic at 8:30 PM (Amman time) at the Vaudoise aréna in Lausanne, Switzerland, kicking off Group C action.

Led by head coach Sam Daghlas, the Falcons are eyeing a strong start against a formidable Dominican Republic squad, which snagged fourth place in last year's FIBA U18 Americas Championship. This marks Jordan's highly anticipated return to this global stage after a 30-year hiatus, following their inaugural appearance in the 1995 edition in Greece.

The team touched down in Switzerland a week ago, hitting the ground running with an intensive training camp. During their prep, they locked horns in two crucial warm-up clashes against Canada and Australia both heavyweights and top contenders for the World Cup crown. These high-octane matchups provided the coaching staff an invaluable chance to fine-tune the squad's physical and technical readiness and iron out any kinks before diving into the tournament's fierce competition.

The technical staff has meticulously worked to build chemistry and elevate the mental and physical focus among the players. This World Cup represents a baptism by fire for this generation of Jordanian talent, pitting them against seasoned international teams boasting deep continental and global championship experience.

Jordan earned its ticket to the World Cup by clinching fourth place in last year's FIBA U18 Asian Championship. After a long absence, the team's re-entry onto the global stage carries the hopes of Jordanian fans, eager to witness a performance worthy of the nation's proud sporting heritage.

//Petra// AA

28/06/2025 17:49:12