Satisfaction outweighed sorrow for Jamal Sellami following Jordan’s narrow 3-2 loss against Morocco during Thursday’s FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 decider.
Satisfaction outweighed sorrow for Jamal Sellami following Jordan’s narrow 3-2 loss against Morocco during Thursday’s FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 decider.
By stretching their opponents until the closing stages, the coach stressed that the squad revealed considerable promise, describing the occasion as an early sign of greater achievements ahead.
He also praised the spectacle itself, calling it a thrilling contest, while offering congratulations to Morocco and pointing to their seasoned roster as a decisive factor.
Jordan appeared destined for a landmark success when Ali Olwan delivered two strikes that reversed an initial setback. However, Abderrazzaq Hamdallah responded with a pair of goals that ultimately swung the contest away from the West Asian side.
Sellami reflected that the encounter might have been settled before extra time, noting a late concession, followed by a disallowed effort from Mohannad Abu Taha despite its quality.
He added that positional lapses proved costly, and once Morocco moved ahead again, options to respond were limited.
Despite the frustration, Sellami reaffirmed his dedication to the national setup, presenting the final as part of a broader pathway rather than a lost chance.
He confirmed an ongoing agreement with the Jordanian Football Association that extends beyond the 2027 Asian Cup, explaining that his departure would only come once his objectives are fulfilled.
Beyond international duties, he highlighted the need to strengthen domestic sides as the cornerstone for sustained progress, while Jordan now prepares for its first appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
