Jordan’s national football team has secured their first-ever spot in the Asian Cup final, under the guidance of Moroccan coach, Hussein Amouta, after defeating South Korea in the semifinals with a score of 2-0.
Amouta, who took over as the coach of the Jordanian team just six months ago, faced a severe setback in a friendly match against Japan, suffering a crushing 6-1 defeat.
This defeat sparked significant criticism from Jordanian fans, who called for his resignation.
Despite the initial backlash, Amouta led Jordan to the round of 16 in the Asian Cup, narrowly advancing from the group stage as one of the top four third-placed teams with 4 points.
The tide began to turn in Amouta’s favor after Jordan’s victory over Iraq in the round of 16 with a score of 3-2, followed by a win against Tajikistan in the quarterfinals with a score of 1-0.
Today, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, marks a historic moment as Jordan qualifies for the Asian Cup final, defeating the tournament’s favorite, South Korea.
Amouta boasts an impressive resume in various Arab leagues, starting with his victory in the CAF Confederation Cup and the Moroccan Cup with FAR Rabat in the 2010/11 season.
He went on to win the Qatari League and Cup, as well as the Qatari Super Cup with Al-Sadd, before returning to Morocco to claim the Moroccan League and the CAF Champions League with Wydad Casablanca.
In the 2020/21 season, he led the Moroccan national team to victory in the African Nations Championship.
Amouta’s journey with Jordan’s national team exemplifies resilience and determination, turning initial criticism into praise as he leads the team to unprecedented success on the Asian football stage.
