Zaki places his trust in Jordan's "Golden Generation."

The coach added, "The development that Jordanian football has witnessed in recent years is clear and directly reflects on the team's performance and results. As a result, the team's ambitions have risen, along with the level of responsibility. I feel proud and happy to coach Jordan, and we look forward to building on what has already been achieved and delivering impressive performances in upcoming tournaments, especially the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia."

Zaki noted that he has been monitoring the Jordanian national team for a long time, saying, "I have been following the Jordanian team for a long time, especially considering what it has achieved in recent years, whether in the AFC Asian Cup, the Arab Cup, or qualifying for the World Cup. Therefore, I have a good understanding of the players' technical, tactical, and individual abilities, and I realize the extent of the team's development."

He continued, "At this stage, we are trying to assess the readiness of all players and study the options available to us while maintaining the team's identity, in order to reach a well-organized and balanced team capable of sustaining the level it has shown in recent years while continuing to develop."

Regarding the reasons behind Jordan's recent positive results, Zaki stated, "I believe that the team's achievements are not coincidental, but rather the result of a comprehensive renaissance that Jordanian football has witnessed over the past years, coinciding with the emergence of a golden generation of players." He added, "There is a clear desire to develop football at all levels, alongside improvements in infrastructure, the spread of academies, expanding the selection base for national teams, and increasing attention to youth tournaments."

The Moroccan coach continued, "The institutional work carried out by the Jordan Football Association, with all its components, has played an important role in reaching this stage of development, alongside the emergence of a distinguished generation of players who have made a significant contribution to the national team and provided a major boost in terms of results and competitiveness."

Zaki described Jordan's first participation in the World Cup as "a successful and honorable campaign by all standards," noting the difficulty of the group that included defending champions Argentina, Austria, and Algeria. He said, "Considering that this was Jordan's first participation at this level, the team performed well and showed character and the ability to compete. Participating in the World Cup goes beyond just results; it gives you the opportunity to test yourself against the best football schools and gain experience, which will have a significant impact on the team's future."

The coach addressed the changes he made to the national team roster, which included nine players while maintaining the core structure of the team, adding, "Our selections depend first on technical and physical readiness, as well as the team's needs and the nature of the upcoming phase. At the same time, we want to maintain team stability and benefit from experienced and knowledgeable players while giving opportunities to those who can contribute."

He continued, "The door is open for everyone, and no player is excluded in advance. Performance, readiness, and the ability to serve the team are our criteria. Our goal is to reach the AFC Asian Cup with as many ready options as possible so that we can handle any circumstances or matches we face."

Zaki declined to rush into discussing the possibility of Jordan qualifying for the 2030 World Cup, saying, "It is too early to talk about the 2030 World Cup. Our current focus is on the upcoming tournaments in the near future, especially the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, and we are working to be in the best possible readiness for these matches." He added, "The Jordan national team currently has great potential and has gained additional experience at both the continental and international levels, so we have all the components that help us qualify for the World Cup regularly. The most important thing for us is to deal with each phase in its time and continue working and developing, as reaching the World Cup requires consistency and long-term effort."

Zaki concluded by saying, "It would definitely be wonderful for me to see Jordan in the 2030 World Cup, especially with my home country Morocco hosting the tournament. But our focus now should be on working and the upcoming matches, taking it step by step."