Jordan Under-23 Football Team Concludes Training Camp in Tunisia
The Jordan national under-23 football team wrapped up a rigorous training camp in Tunisia that ran from September 22 to October 4, according to sports reports from Petra. Head coach Abdulatif Gherindo directed the 25-player squad through a series of demanding friendly matches against prominent local clubs to sharpen the team’s readiness for upcoming official competitions. The delegation is scheduled to return to Amman on Monday evening.
Friendly Fixtures Test Squad Against African Heavyweights
During the two-week camp, the young Jordanian side faced elite opposition from Tunisian football. The squad secured a 3-0 victory over the Club Africain reserve team and followed up with a 2-0 win against Espérance Sportive de Tunis reserves, before concluding the trip with a 1-1 draw against Club Athletique Bizertin. Gherindo expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting that the fixtures provided invaluable technical benefits against clubs with rich histories in African football.
Coaching Staff Praises Discipline and Tactical Focus
Gherindo highlighted the squad’s high concentration levels and tactical discipline throughout the gathering. He emphasized that facing top-tier continental opponents gives players a realistic benchmark for the intensity and quality they will encounter in official tournaments. The training camp roster featured 25 players: Salama Salman, Mohammad Al-Shalloul, Mohammad Al-Aali, Ahed Al-Shehadat, Mohammad Haddad, Omar Al-Khatib, Abdullah Al-Manees, Omar Khader, Salah الدين Farash, Nour الدين Yassin, Adeeb Ramadan, Qutaiba Al-Ajalin, Ayham Al-Samamra, Qais Al-Shawashra, Saleh Fraij, Mohammad Al-Bitar, Mohammad Al-Mahaseeri, Ali Al-Naimi, Iyad Al-Amawi, Mahmoud Theeb, Momen Al-Saket, Abdulrahman Al-Zaghaiba, Mahmoud Al-Tameemi, Nasser Al-Dajani, and Mohammad Qasim.
Jordanian Federation Focuses on Long-Term Preparation
The Jordan Football Association arranged the overseas camp and high-profile friendlies as part of a broader strategy to deliver maximum support and preparation for the under-23 national team. By exposing the players to demanding international environments, the federation aims to build competitive resilience as the squad prepares for upcoming regional and continental challenges.
