UAE national team to face Jordan in Arab Cup opener

UAE coach’s remarks

Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu said during today’s press conference: “Tomorrow's match will be difficult against a strong team. The Jordanian team plays high-quality football, and it's enjoyable to play against them. Matches like these always carry a lot of pressure, but I hope my team can overcome the pressure and perform at its best.”

Jordan coach’s perspective

Jordanian national team coach Jamal Al-Salami stated: “We want to start the match well to give ourselves a strong chance of going far in the competition, especially since we have a tough opening match against the UAE.”

He added: “We are participating in this tournament as preparation for the World Cup, which is an important step for us, and we must give our best.”