“Al-Nashama” U17 Kick Off West Asia Championship Campaign Against Palestine

All eyes of sports fans in the region are on the coastal city of Aqaba, as Jordan’s U17 national team prepares to launch its journey in the West Asia U17 Championship.

The “Al-Nashama” U17 will open their campaign with a tough match against their Palestinian counterparts at 6:00 PM tomorrow, Monday, October 27, marking the first official step toward achieving the Jordan Football Association’s ambitions in upcoming continental competitions.

Intensive Preparation and Tactical Focus in Aqaba

The national team completed its physical and technical preparations for this crucial opening encounter, holding their final training session on Sunday at the Aqaba Stadium.

Led by coach Khaled Saad, the technical staff focused intensively on tactical and technical aspects specific to the match, refining the team’s playing plan and maximizing player strengths, especially given the home-ground advantage and support of local fans.

This match is the culmination of a comprehensive and well-planned preparation program, which coach Khaled Saad discussed during the tournament press conference. He emphasized the importance of competing for the title and delivering performances worthy of Jordanian football. The preparation program included numerous training camps and friendly matches, forming an essential stage before the West Asia Championship, which serves as a key step toward the upcoming Asian qualifiers.

West Asia Challenge: The Road to the Semifinals

The West Asia U17 Championship is a crucial preparatory platform for participating teams, particularly for Jordan, which seeks strong competition ahead of larger tournaments. The championship features seven strong teams divided into two groups:

• Group A: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait

• Group B: Jordan, Syria, Palestine

According to the tournament format, teams play a single round-robin in the group stage, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals. This means Jordan must secure a positive result against Palestine to firmly position itself for one of the two qualifying spots from Group B.

Organizationally, the tournament’s technical meeting reviewed administrative and organizational instructions. Team colors were confirmed, with Jordan playing in red tomorrow while Palestine will wear their usual colors. The match is expected to be intense and competitive.

Jordan FA’s Ambitions Extend Beyond the Regional Tournament

This championship aligns with the Jordan Football Association’s vision of achieving the highest standards of preparation and support for youth national teams.

The West Asia Championship serves as intensive preparation for the upcoming AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, scheduled from November 22 to 30. Jordan’s U17 team has been drawn in Group 5 of the Asian qualifiers alongside Australia, Iraq, the Philippines, and Bhutan—a group demanding high readiness and cohesion. The coaching staff aims to achieve this through official matches in the West Asia tournament.

Securing the regional title or delivering a strong performance in Aqaba will boost the players’ confidence ahead of the qualifiers, determining their path to the Asian finals.

By providing training camps and friendly matches, the Jordan FA is investing in the future of football, building a generation capable of representing “Al-Nashama” at major tournaments and advancing in upcoming competitions, starting with the AFC U17 qualifiers.

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