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Jordan National Team Completes Squad Ahead of Friendly Matches Against Syria and Venezuela
Al-Taj News – The Jordanian national football team completed its squad on Wednesday in preparation for friendly matches against Syria and Venezuela as part of preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup finals. The national team held its training session on Wednesday morning at the Al-Nashama Preparation Center, led by coach Badou Zaki, with the participation of 28 players. The…
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Saudi Arabia Defeats Kuwait to Top Group A in the Gulf Cup
Al-Taj News – Saudi Arabia topped Group A in the Gulf Cup football tournament “Gulf 27” after defeating Kuwait 1-0, while the opening match between Iraq and Oman ended in a 1-1 draw. The Saudi national team’s goal came in the 73rd minute, after Hummam Al-Hammami broke into the penalty area and fired a shot that struck defender Yousef Al-Haqan,…
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Iraq and Oman Draw in Thrilling Gulf Cup Opener
Al-Taj News – Iraq and Oman drew 1-1 on Wednesday in the opening match of the 27th edition of the Gulf Cup football tournament, held in the Saudi city of Jeddah and running until October 6. The match was held at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium as part of the first-round fixtures of Group A of the tournament. Iraq took an…
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Ministry of Youth Carries Out Partial Maintenance Work on the Pitch of Amman International Stadium During League Break
Al-Taj News – Technical teams at Al Hussein Youth City have begun carrying out partial maintenance work on the pitch of Amman International Stadium in Al Hussein Youth City, taking advantage of the break in the professional football league to repair damaged areas and replace them with new natural grass. Minister of Youth Dr. Raed Sami Al-Adwan, accompanied by the…
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Al-Naimat Awaits the “Green Light”… Asian Cup Set for a Decisive Moment
Al-Taj News – Media coordinator for the Jordanian national team, Ahmad Abu Zaid, said that player Yazan Al-Naimat is expected to return to individual training on grass pitches next month. Abu Zaid added that current medical reports and assessments indicate that Al-Naimat may move to the on-pitch rehabilitation phase through individual training with the fitness coach at his club. He…
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Boxer Hudhaifa Ashish Qualifies for the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Nagoya Games
Al-Taj News – Jordanian national boxing team player Hudhaifa Ashish qualified on Tuesday for the quarterfinals of the boxing competitions at the Asian Games being hosted by the Japanese city of Nagoya. Ashish defeated Laos’ Vanesy Huangthisouan in the round of 16 after the referee stopped the bout in the first round, in the under-55 kg category, qualifying to face…
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Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia Chases Fourth Title After 23-Year Absence from the Podium
Al-Taj News – The Saudi national football team, the “Green Falcons,” is preparing for an anticipated challenge as it seeks to end a title drought of more than two decades when it hosts the 27th Gulf Cup in the city of Jeddah from September 23 to October 6. The “Green Falcons” are seeking their fourth Gulf title and an end…
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Jordanian Jud Al-Drous Wins Karate Silver at Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Al-Taj News – Jordanian national karate team player Jud Al-Drous won the silver medal on Monday in the under-68kg category at the 2026 Asian Games, being held in the Japanese city of Nagoya. National team player Abdulrahman Al-Masatfa had earlier won the bronze medal in the under-67kg category after defeating Palestinian player Mahmoud Dhaifallah 4-0 in the third-place bout, giving…
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With an Expanded Squad and Young Faces, Mancini Announces His Plan to Rebuild Italy
Al-Taj News – Three years after his departure — a spell that included winning the UEFA European Championship and the disappointing absence from the 2022 World Cup — Roberto Mancini is returning to lead the Italian national team’s coaching staff, adopting the motto “win as soon as possible,” beginning with the UEFA Nations League campaign. Mancini was appointed in late…
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Al-Wehdat Part Ways with Head Coach Wasim Al-Bzour
Al-Taj News – Al-Wehdat Club has mutually agreed to part ways with first-team head coach Wasim Al-Bzour, along with assistant coach Anzor Nafesh, assistant coach Mohammed Jamal, and performance analyst Mohammed Al-Barghouthi. Al-Wehdat Club spokesperson Walid Al-Saudi said that the club’s board of directors appreciates and thanks Captain Wasim and his staff for all the efforts they made during the…
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