• The national team had held its final training on Thursday evening at the Radès secondary pitch with the participation of all players.

Midfield star, international player Nizar Al-Rashdan, joined the Jordan national football team camp in the Tunisian capital ahead of Friday’s friendly against Tunisia, as part of “Al-Nashama’s” training camp in preparation for the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 Arab Cup.

The national team had conducted its final session on Thursday evening at the Radès secondary pitch with all players participating, except Al-Rashdan, who was scheduled to join the squad on Friday. This allowed coach Jamal Salami to work with all 31 players selected for the camp.

Al-Rashdan’s inclusion, considered one of the key midfield assets, adds significant strength to the team, especially as the camp includes two strong friendly matches: the first against Tunisia on Friday at the Olympique Stadium in Radès, and the second against strong Mali next Tuesday.

Extended Squad for Tunisia and Mali Matches

The current squad includes 31 players, reflecting the coaching staff’s goal of evaluating squad depth and identifying the best talent for World Cup competition.

The roster features prominent names and a mix of experience and youth: Yazid Abu Laila, Nour Bani Atiya, Malik Shalabiya, Abdullah Naseeb, Yazan Al-Arab, Hossam Abu Dhahab, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Hadi Al-Hourani, Saleem Obeid, Saad Al-Rousan, Jaafar Samara, Muhannad Abu Taha, Mohammad Abu Hasheesh, Ali Hajbi, Adham Al-Quraishi, Issam Al-Smeiri, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Rajai Aid, Ibrahim Saadeh, Nour Al-Rawabdeh, Amer Jammous, Ahmad Al-Salman, Mousa Al-Tamari, Ali Azaiza, Mohammad Abu Zuraik, Ouda Al-Fakhouri, Tamer Bani Ouda, Ahmad Arsan, Aref Al-Hajj, Abdullah Awad, and Yazan Al-Naimat.

Jordan’s preparations in Tunisia will not be limited to facing the “Carthage Eagles” but also include a second friendly against strong Mali on Tuesday, November 18, at the same stadium.

Jordan Football Association Ensures Full Support

Through training camps and friendlies against strong teams with diverse styles, the Jordan Football Association aims to provide the highest level of preparation and support for the national team.

These carefully scheduled friendlies serve two main goals: preparing for continental competition at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar and readying the team for its historic debut at the 2026 World Cup.

The match against Tunisia, one of Africa’s footballing powers, represents a true test of Jordan’s ability to implement advanced tactical strategies against a fast and internationally experienced opponent.