Australia have thanked the Jordan Football Association for agreeing to move their upcoming international friendly to Doha, Qatar. The match, originally scheduled for Amman, will now be played at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium next Tuesday at 7pm local time.
Captain Harry Souttar said the change would help the team's preparation. "We thank the Jordan Football Association and appreciate their understanding and flexibility in agreeing to our request to play the match in Qatar," Souttar stated. He explained that staying in one location reduces travel load and supports recovery.
Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler visited Amman earlier this week to meet with JFA officials. "I visited Amman this week to meet with the JFA, and I experienced a very vibrant and safe city with a rich history," Kugeler said. He acknowledged the move would be disappointing for Jordanian fans but praised the association's hospitality and cooperation.
Kugeler noted that Australia is one of the most travelled national teams in world football. The fixture change is designed to manage player workload during the FIFA international window. This will be the ninth meeting between the two nations, with Jordan having directly qualified for the last FIFA World Cup.
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