FIFA Arab Cup
Jordan made a winning start to their campaign with a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday but the Moroccan tactician does not want his players to rest on their laurels despite the opening win.
"The first match in any tournament is always important and difficult for both players and coaches,” said Sellami. “The Arab Cup is an opportunity for a group of players to prove their abilities and introduce themselves.
“Winning (against UAE) was very important, but we have not qualified yet due to the strength of the Kuwaiti and Egyptian teams. We are also missing six players, and I think the UAE team will play the next two matches with all its strength and with all its might.”
Despite not having the spine of the team in defender Yazan Alarab, midfielder Noor Alrawabdeh and forward Musa Altamari in the squad, Jordan can still rely on the likes of Ali Olwan and Yazan Alnaimat.
Kuwait, however, will also be confident of picking up points, having started their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Egypt.
The only African side in the group, Egypt will take on a wounded UAE team who will take plenty of positives from their opening match despite the defeat.
An encouraging second half performance against Jordan despite playing with only 10 men will be used by Cosmin Olaroiu to fire up his troops as UAE look to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
Photo: Jordan Football Association
