“Fiery” Squad on the Road to the World Cup

The technical staff of the Jordanian U-20 Women’s National Team, led by head coach Hussam Abu Riyash, announced the final 23-player roster set to represent Jordan in the upcoming Asian Finals, scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, at the beginning of April.

The 23-Player Roster: Renewed Continental Ambitions The squad was selected following an intensive preparation period in Amman, and includes: Selin Saif, Sajida Issa, Selin Shanak, Ranim Al-Dawood, Maya Awadallah, Sara Al-Zoubi, Benar Shimali, Mira Jarrar, Rama Al-Khashouk, Marah Abbas, Lamar Al-Shalabi, Nadine Abu Salha, Raghad Al-Tarawneh, Diana Al-Khawaja, Riana Issa, Hala Marar, Sawar Ubaid, Alma Al-Saifi, Haya Abu Ali, Yasmin Zreiqat, Arwa Al-Bataineh, Dana Abu Hazim, and Kenda Al-Titi.

The team departed early Tuesday to Thailand to begin a final training camp, which includes a friendly match against Bangladesh on Friday, March 27, aimed at acclimating to the Asian conditions and finalizing tactical preparations ahead of the official competition.

The Asian draw placed Jordan in Group B, one of the tournament’s strongest groups, where they will face North Korea, South Korea, and Uzbekistan.

This marks the team’s second historic participation in the finals, with the match schedule as follows:

• Thursday, April 2: Kickoff against North Korea.
• Sunday, April 5: Tough clash with South Korea.
• Wednesday, April 8: Group stage finale versus Uzbekistan.

Road to Qualification and the World Stage This edition is especially significant as it serves as a qualifier for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

According to tournament rules, the top four teams in Asia qualify directly for the World Cup. The 12 participating teams are divided into three groups, with the winner and runner-up of each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, advancing to the quarterfinals—giving Jordan a strong chance to compete for a coveted World Cup spot if they navigate the challenging group stage successfully.

Coach Abu Riyash and his staff aim through this ambitious plan to achieve peak readiness, expressing strong confidence in this group of players to deliver a performance worthy of the rapid progress Jordanian women’s football has witnessed.