Teams scramble to improve league standings in final weeks
AMMAN — Week 18 of the CFI Jordan Professional Football resumed on Thursday with teams scrambling for points in the final weeks of the competition.
Hussein's lead has been slashed after their second draw before they face Faisali, who are trying to keep a consistent form and improve their performance after a turbulent season.
Wihdat, who lost the Jordan Super Cup final to Hussein and the Shield final to Salt, aim to beat Shabab Urdun to try to keep their competitive chances alive as the Jordan Cup is also up for grabs in the final stages of the seasons competitions.
Jazira have improved their record after six wins and are fifth with a postponed match ahead, now face Salt hoping to repeat their Leg 1 win and advance their spot.
Jazira will also play Hussein in a postponed match later in the week with Wihdat playing Sarih as Hussein and Wihdat played and exited the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Champions League (ACL) Two in the Round of 16.
In other matches, it's Mughayer Sarhanvs Sarih, Ahli vs Aqaba and Ma'an vs Ramtha with teams scrambling to get away from the relegation zone.
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