• The presence of the senior national team coach represents an additional motivational factor for the players, who are eager to use the continental tournament to showcase their technical and physical abilities

The head coach of the Jordanian national team, Moroccan Jamal Al-Salami, joined the under-23 national team delegation currently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the final preparations for the Asian Cup finals, scheduled from January 6 to 25.

Al-Salami’s presence in the under-23 team camp comes within the framework of technical coordination between the two coaching staffs, in a step aimed at closely monitoring the players and evaluating their levels, anticipating the possibility of relying on some of the young talents within the senior team options during the upcoming stage, especially with the approach of the most important event, the 2026 World Cup.

The presence of the senior team coach represents an additional motivational factor for the players, who look forward to using the continental tournament to demonstrate their technical and physical abilities, and to enter the circle of technical attention of the “Nashama,” amid the coaching staff’s efforts to expand the selection base and strengthen depth across different positions.

Despite Al-Salami’s presence with the delegation, the technical leadership of the under-23 team during the tournament remains in the hands of its coach Omar Najhi, who enjoys the trust of the Jordan Football Association and possesses suitable experience to manage this continental challenge, while Al-Salami’s role is limited to monitoring and providing observations when needed.

Jordanian fans place great hopes on the under-23 team, which is seen as a primary feeder for the senior team, especially after the recent remarkable achievements of the “Nashama,” including qualifying for the World Cup finals and reaching the 2025 Arab Cup final.

Despite absences imposed by the tournament being held outside FIFA dates, the squad includes young names who have shined with their local clubs, and some have previously represented the senior team, providing the coaching staff with multiple options to compensate for absences and maintain technical balance.