BRISTOL Rovers have been taken over by the Jordanian Al-Qadi family.

Jordanian FA member Wael Al-Qadi has been named club president after the family bought a 92% stake in the promotion-chasing League Two outfit.

Former Swansea City chairman Steve Hamer replaces Nick Higgs as chairman.

The Al-Qadis have interests in the tourism and banking industries, and Higgs said in a statement: "Bristol Rovers can count itself as being very fortunate to attract the interest of Mr Al-Qadi and his family.

"We know that Wael and his advisors had looked closely at other clubs, but they explained to us that they were drawn to Rovers because of the massive potential the club has, both on and off the field."