Initial gathering of "Jordan Falcons" kicks off under Torres' leadership
Remaining players to join in the coming days
Amman2 min read
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The national basketball team began its training sessions the day before yesterday as part of the initial gathering, within the framework of a gradual preparation plan for the matches against New Zealand and Australia on November 27 and 29 in Malaysia, as part of the fifth window of the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup scheduled in Qatar.
Spanish head coach Luis Guil Torres led the first training session, which focused on increasing physical fitness levels and enhancing technical aspects, with the participation of 24 players: Amer Eid, Fadi Qarmash, Yazan Al-Tawil, Adham Al-Dajani, Malik Kanaan, Ahmed Al-Barbari, Abdullah Shatat, Basil Abu Aboud, Hussein Ababneh, Khaled Al-Daher, Mahmoud Al-Hazaymeh, Musa Mutlaq, Ahmed Hassouna, Mohammed Katkhuda, Nabil Katkhuda, Ali Kanaan, Mohammed Al-Behairi, Mahmoud Thiab, Sanad Madi, Yanal Abu Shuheil, Yazeed Abu Shuheil, Omar Abu Shureikh, Issam Al-Hazaymeh, and Qusay Freihat.
The remaining players called up to the initial gathering are scheduled to join the training in the coming days to complete the first phase of preparations, which aims to assess the players' readiness and evaluate their technical and physical levels in preparation for selecting the shortlist.
In the second phase of the preparation plan, a number of the national team's key players are expected to join the training, which will enhance the readiness of the "Jordan Falcons" and increase the pace of preparations for the two matches.
Refereeing assignment
Jordanian referee Mohammed Fawzi has been selected to officiate the matches of the Lebanese national team against its Japanese and Chinese counterparts, scheduled for November 26 and 29 at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as part of the fifth window of the Asian qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup.
Fawzi's selection confirms the presence of Jordanian refereeing in continental and international events, and the confidence in Jordanian refereeing competencies that continue to represent Jordanian basketball in various forums, reflecting the status of the Jordanian referee on the international stage.
