Sporting Club Jacksonville forward Ahmad Al-Qaq earned a call-up to the Palestine Men’s National Team for international friendly matches against New Zealand and Tajikistan.
Palestine is scheduled to face New Zealand on Thursday, September 24, and Tajikistan on Monday, September 28. Al-Qaq previously played for Palestine in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Al-Qaq’s Sporting JAX season
Al-Qaq has made 20 appearances for Sporting JAX during the club’s inaugural USL Championship season, including 10 starts. The forward has recorded three goals and one assist.
He also scored a game-winning goal against Lexington SC in stoppage time earlier this month. That goal marked one of the key moments of his first season with Sporting JAX.
Palestine’s international schedule
Palestine Men’s National Team vs. New Zealand is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, in an international friendly. Palestine Men’s National Team vs. Tajikistan is scheduled for Monday, September 28, also in an international friendly.
The call-up gives Al-Qaq another opportunity to represent Palestine after his involvement in World Cup qualification matches. It also adds an international assignment to a season in which he has made 20 appearances for Sporting JAX.
FSB Take
Al-Qaq’s call-up recognizes a Sporting JAX forward who has contributed three goals and one assist during the club’s inaugural USL Championship season. His stoppage-time winner against Lexington SC earlier this month adds significance to the opportunity as he prepares for friendlies against New Zealand and Tajikistan.
Source: Original report