2008–09 Jordan League Explained

Competition:Jordanian Pro League
Season:2008–2009
Winners:Al-Wehdat
(11th title)
Relegated:Shabab Al-Hussein
Continentalcup1:AFC Cup
Continentalcup1 Qualifiers:Al-Wahdat
Shabab Al-Ordon
League Topscorer:Mohammad Abdel-Haleem
(Al-Baqa'a-13 goals)
Matches:90
Total Goals:243
Prevseason:2007-08
Nextseason:2009–10

The 2008–2009 Jordanian pro League was the 57th season of top-flight football in Jordan. From this season onwards, the name of the league has changed to the Jordanian Pro League. The championship was won by Al-Wehdat, while Shabab Al-Hussein was relegated. A total of 10 teams participated.

The league was composed of teams from various cities, each bringing their unique strengths and histories to the competition. Al-Wehdat, based in Amman and playing their home games at the King Abdullah Stadium, emerged as the Jordan League Champions, securing their 11th title and marking their third consecutive championship win. Their performance qualified them for the 2009 AFC Cup and the Arab Champions League.

Other notable teams included Al-Faisaly SC, also from Amman, who finished 2nd in the league and qualified for the same international competitions, and Shabab Al-Ordon, finishing 3rd and qualifying for the Arab Champions League. The league welcomed newcomers Ittihad Al-Ramtha and Al-Yarmouk, both promoted from the second level, adding fresh competition to the season.

Throughout the season, managerial changes were a significant subplot, particularly for Al-Faisaly, which saw a series of coaching changes, including poor performances and resignations, reflecting the high-stakes environment of top-flight football.

Teams

Jordan League 2008-2009
ClubCityStadium2007–2008 seasonNotes
Al-WahdatAmmanKing Abdullah StadiumJordan League ChampionsAFC Cup 2009 Qualifier
Arab Champions League Qualifier
Al-FaisalyAmmanAmman International Stadium2nd in Jordan LeagueAFC Cup 2009 Qualifier
Arab Champions League Qualifier
Shabab Al-OrdonAmmanKing Abdullah Stadium3rd in Jordan LeagueArab Champions League Qualifier
Al-Hussein (Irbid)IrbidAl-Hassan Stadium4th in Jordan League
Al-Baqa'a SCBalqa Governorate Amman International Stadium5th in Jordan League
Al-Arabi (Irbid)IrbidAl-Hassan Stadium6th in Jordan League
Al-Jazeera (Amman)AmmanAmman International Stadium7th in Jordan League
Shabab Al-HusseinAmmanKing Abdullah Stadium8th in Jordan League
Ittihad Al-RamthaRamthaPrince Hashim StadiumPromoted from 2nd level
Al-YarmoukKing Abdullah StadiumPromoted from 2nd level

Map

Managerial Changes

TeamOutgoing managerDate OutgoingReason of departureReplaced byDate of Replacement
Al-Faisaly Alaa' NabeelAugust 26, 2008Sacked, poor performances [1] Mohammad Al-YamaniJanuary 5, 2009
Al-Faisaly Mohammad Al-YamaniAugust 26, 2008Temporary coach [2] Nizar MahrousFebruary 5, 2009
Al-Faisaly Nizar MahrousApril 30, 2009Resigned [3] [4] Tha'er Jassam

Final league standings

References

  1. http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168526208.html Aala Nabil sacked
  2. http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168526208.html Mahrous takes up Al Faisaly job
  3. http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168690418.html Mahrous resigns as Al Faisaly coach
  4. http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_168690576.html Iraqi takes over Faisaly controls