Australia and Jordan shift match from Amman over security worries

🌐 Al-Monitor Middle East (JO) —
Australia and Jordan shift match from Amman over security worries

AI Summary

Australia and Jordan moved their upcoming friendly match from Amman to Doha after Australian players raised security concerns about traveling to Jordan amid regional tensions. Australia is scheduled to play Qatar in Doha before facing Jordan at the relocated venue.

Australia and Jordan on Friday agreed to move their upcoming friendly from Amman to Doha after players voiced concerns about security. The Socceroos are scheduled to face Qatar in Doha on Friday and were then set to meet Jordan four days later in Amman. But after Australian players expressed worries about travelling to Jordan given tensions in the Mideast, the second match has been relocated.

Security Conflict Travel Sports Australia Jordan football friendly match relocation Doha Amman regional security

Read original source →