Mousa Al-Tamari: Our mission is to help “Esteban” win the top scorer title

Jordanian international star Mousa Al-Tamari stole the spotlight during the press conference held by French club Stade Rennais on Saturday, ahead of their anticipated clash against Angers in Matchweek 29 of the French Ligue 1.

With words full of confidence and ambition, Al-Tamari outlined a roadmap for his near future with both his club and national team, as the countdown continues toward Jordan’s historic participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with “Al-Nashama”.

Six matches to decide the European fateAl-Tamari stressed that the French league has entered a “true decisive phase,” noting that Rennes’ current seventh place with 47 points is not the final ambition.

He said: “The end of the season is extremely difficult, and we must unite in the remaining six matches. Our main goal is to qualify for a European competition, and mathematically we still have a chance to fight for a Champions League spot, especially since the Marseille match in the final rounds could be the turning point.”

He described his current season as his “second-best season,” after his previous experience with APOEL Nicosia, admitting the difficulty of competition in France: “The level here is much higher, so achieving records requires double the effort. I constantly watch clips from my matches to motivate myself to give more to the fans.”

Supporting “Esteban” and loyalty to his former clubIn a gesture reflecting strong team spirit, Al-Tamari confirmed that all players are working toward one goal: helping his teammate “Esteban” win the Ligue 1 top scorer title. He said: “Esteban is going through an exceptional period, and we will do our utmost to put him in the best positions to score, because his success is primarily the team’s success.”

The Jordanian star also showed a touch of loyalty, as it was revealed that he donated 5,000 dinars to his former club APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus to help it through its financial crisis, as a “gesture of gratitude” to the club that gave him his breakthrough to international football.

The World Cup ahead, focus on RennesRegarding the 2026 World Cup dream, Al-Tamari explained his philosophy in balancing club and national duties, saying: “Of course, the World Cup occupies part of my thinking, but I strongly believe the road to it passes through excelling here in Rennes. If I finish the season strongly and perform well with my team, I will be in my best physical and technical shape to represent Jordan in the World Cup in the best possible way.”

With this professional mentality, the “Jordanian Messi” continues to prove that he is not only competing in one of Europe’s top leagues, but also aiming to leave a lasting impact that paves the way for a historic World Cup appearance for Jordanian football.