Raja Casablanca Forward Receives Jordan Call-Up
In an exciting development for the Jordanian national football team, Mohammad Abu Zrayq, a forward for Raja Casablanca, has been summoned to participate in the team's training camp during the FIFA international window in March. This initiative is part of Jordan's preparations for their upcoming friendly matches, where they will compete against notable teams including Nigeria and Costa Rica. These matches are particularly significant as Jordan has successfully secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup, a milestone that underscores their growing prominence in international football.
Originally scheduled to take place in Amman, the friendlies have been relocated to Turkey in light of recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Zrayq is set to leave Morocco on March 21 and will join his teammates in Antalya, Turkey, for the training camp. He is expected to return to Raja Casablanca on April 1, following the conclusion of the international window. The 28-year-old forward is notably a teammate of Nigerian striker Mathias Oyewusi at Raja Casablanca and is poised to make a significant contribution to the Jordanian squad, having previously played in the 2025 Arab Cup final against Morocco.
The Jordan Football Association announced on Saturday that the matches will occur in Antalya, a decision influenced by the current situation in the region and the restrictions on movement. According to the tournament schedule, Jordan will face Costa Rica on March 27, coinciding with Iran's match against Nigeria on the same day. The Super Eagles are scheduled to clash with Jordan on March 31, with Iran also playing on that date, marking an important series of international friendlies for all involved teams.
As reported by allnigeriasoccer.com.
