Jordan’s men’s football side arrived back in the Kingdom on Friday following a second-place result at the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar, according to the Jordan News Agency.
Jordan’s men’s football side arrived back in the Kingdom on Friday following a second-place result at the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar, according to the Jordan News Agency.
The squad, widely known as the Nashama, concluded the tournament after a narrow 3-2 loss to Morocco in an action-packed final played at Lusail Stadium on Thursday.
Despite missing out on the trophy, the team’s return was marked by national appreciation for its efforts and performance throughout the competition.
King Abdullah II voiced admiration for both the players and their supporters, noting that they demonstrated togetherness and mutual support while projecting a strong national image, JNA reported.
In a message shared on the X platform, the monarch said Jordanians had appeared as a single body, with the squad and crowd together expressing the finest qualities of the country.
He added that qualities such as perseverance, strength of character, and deep affection are closely associated with the national side, stressing that the nation takes pride in what the players achieved.
The king also offered his best wishes to Morocco for securing the championship and expressed appreciation to Qatar for staging the event, while thanking God for the team’s safe return and saying they brought pride to their homeland.
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah likewise lauded the national team, recognizing the dedication of the players, the coaching and management groups, and everyone involved in the long-term progress of the sport in Jordan.
Writing on Instagram, he drew attention to the continued backing provided by his uncle, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and conveyed gratitude to supporters for their constant presence and loyalty to the Nashama.
