Australia’s friendly against Jordan moved to Qatar over security concerns
Summary
Australia’s men’s football friendly against Jordan next Tuesday has been moved from Amman to Doha because of security concerns. The match is part of Australia’s preparations for the Asian Cup, which has been postponed until December next year.Key Facts
- Football Australia said the Australia-Jordan friendly will be played in Doha.
- The match had been scheduled to take place in Amman next Tuesday.
- Australian players had overwhelmingly supported moving the match, according to their players’ union.
- Jordan’s football association agreed to relocate the fixture.
- Jordan recently cancelled a friendly against Indonesia at the Indonesian football association’s request.
- Australia is also scheduled to play Qatar in Doha.
- The Asian Cup was postponed until December next year after attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces.
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