King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows Moroccan coach Houcine Ammouta

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestowed the Silver Jubilee Medal on players and staff of the national football team in an audience held Monday.

Moroccan coach Houcine Ammouta, who manages the Jordanian national football team, was also honored during the event.

According to the Jordanian News Agency, the recognition comes in appreciation of the team’s «exceptional efforts in reaching second place at the Asian Cup, which was hosted by Qatar».

The Jordanian king, commended the team’s outstanding performance at the Asian Cup, paying tribute to the players’ sportsmanship and wished them luck in qualifying to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.