• Referees face pressure equal to players and coaches this round

The Referees Department of the Jordan Football Association has announced the officiating teams for matchweek 23 of the 2025/2026 Jordanian Pro League.

These appointments come at a highly sensitive stage of the season, with the committee placing its trust in top officials to ensure fairness and integrity in a round that could shape both the title race and relegation battles. Fans and media alike are closely watching the referees’ performance during this pivotal moment.

On Tuesday’s opening match, Mohammed Bani Hani will take charge of Shabab Al-Ordon vs. Al-Ramtha at King Abdullah Stadium, assisted by Ahmed Al-Ruweili and Ahmed Mohsen, with Mohammed Al-Badarna as fourth official. The team understands the importance of the clash for Al-Ramtha’s push to strengthen fourth place and Shabab Al-Ordon’s aim to secure safety, requiring full focus from the first whistle.

Wednesday’s fixtures will see Mahmoud Al-Sawalmeh officiate league leaders Al-Hussein against Al-Ahli, assisted by Hamza Saadeh and Hadi Adham, with Osama Hassan as fourth official—a match demanding precision due to the points gap and title contention. Later, Ibrahim Samara will oversee Al-Faisaly vs. Al-Jazeera at Amman International Stadium, assisted by Ayman Obeidat and Mohammed Moharram, with international referee Adham Mukhadameh as fourth official, highlighting the match’s significance for Al-Faisaly’s title chase.

Thursday’s matches include Omar Al-Maani leading Al-Salt vs. Al-Sareeh, assisted by Qais Khamis and Ahmed Al-Hatto, with Moath Abdelsalam as fourth official. In the final fixture, Al-Baqa’a vs. Al-Wehdat, Qais Ghanmeh will serve as referee, assisted by Amro Ajaj and Sabrin Al-Abadi, with Ahmed Al-Khawalda as fourth official. Notably, Sabrin Al-Abadi’s inclusion underscores the continued reliance on female officials in top men’s matches, reflecting Jordanian refereeing’s inclusivity and growth.

Through these appointments, the committee aims to minimize critical errors, especially as competition intensifies between Al-Hussein (46 points) and both Al-Wehdat and Al-Faisaly (43 points each).

The pressures on referees this week match those on players and coaches, with officiating excellence forming the foundation for concluding an exceptional season marked by fierce competition and strong sportsmanship across Jordanian football.