Here is all you need to know about football coach Hussein Ammouta along with his salary and tactis who is currently leading Jordan to the AFC Asain Cup finalย
Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari scored goals in the second half to lead Jordan into the final for the first time, as the country defeated South Korea 2-0 in their Asian Cup semi-final on Tuesday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
Who is Hussein Ammouta head coach of Jordan football team, bio, age, teams coach, salary, tactics and stats
In the end, South Korea; the third-best team in Asia we’re thrashed by Jordan, which is ranked 87th in the world, in an astonishing shock. Hussein Ammouta’s side will now face hosts Qatar in the final.
FT | ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan 2๏ธโฃ-0๏ธโฃ Korea Republic ๐ฐ๐ท
๐ They've done it!
๐คฉ A sensational performance sends Jordan to their first-ever #AsianCupFinal!#AsianCup2023 | #HayyaAsia | #JORvKOR pic.twitter.com/eYua2QSPLJ
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) February 6, 2024
Throughout the tournament, Jordan has exceeded expectations in every game, demonstrating Ammouta’s leadership and dedication to success. The modest initial objective of making it to the semifinals has now transformed into an incredible chase for the championship crown.
As Jordan’s national football squad achieved a historic feat by making it to the Asian Cup final under the coaching of Moroccan Hussein Ammouta, let us have a look at who he is.
Who is Hussein Ammouta?
Hussein Ammouta is a Moroccan professional football manager who presently serves as the head coach of the Jordan national team. He was born on October 24, 1969 in Khemisset, Morocco.
His salary with the Jordan team isn’t known.
#AsianCup2023 #Jordan national team coach Hussein Ammouta says his players played a heroic match against #South_Korea and did their utmost to reach the final. #QNA pic.twitter.com/ZzwvSOeOwn
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) February 6, 2024
A look at Hussein Ammouta’s career
Ammouta was a midfield player who played all of his career in Africa and the Middle East. Along with representing his country, he participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics
He started his career in 1988 at Ittihad Khemisset, the club in his hometown. After moving to Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in 1997, he played for Al Sadd and helped the team win the Crown Prince Cup as well as the Emir Cup.
In 1988, he started his career at Ittihad Khemisset, the club in his hometown. After joining Al Sadd in 1997, he played his second season at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, where he helped the team win the Crown Prince Cup as well as the Emir Cup.
In 2003, he started working as a manager at Zemmouis SC as a player-coach. Before moving to Jordan, he has coached teams like Zemmouris, Ittihad Khemisset, Fath Union Sport, Al Sadd (Technical director), Al Sadd Wydad AC, Morocco A, Wydad AC, AS FAR (Technical supervisor).
Ammouta was named head coach of the Jordan national football team on June 27, 2023. The team has now reached the final of the Asian Cup.
Hussein Ammouta’s preferred formation
Hussein Ammouta mainly prefers the 4-2-3-1 formation.
A FIFA ranking of 87.
Jordan have beaten South Korea to reach their FIRST-EVER International tournament final โจ
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 6, 2024