Sport Local February 03, 2025

Hamdan Al-Kamali Discusses Local Player Challenges

Hamdan Al-Kamali, on loan from Al-Nasr to Diba Al-Hisn, highlights the struggle of local players in UAE football, emphasizing the need for opportunities and support within the league.


Hamdan Al-Kamali Discusses Local Player Challenges

Football player Hamdan al-Kamali, performing in the arena for the team Dibba Al-Hisn, stated that the majority of national players do not play for their clubs, despite the fact that football is their passion. He noted that he always thinks about his name and does not want to be forgotten on the football fields, which prompted him to seek opportunities to sign with any team in the Professional Football League Emiratis.

"In football, a player must make sacrifices, whether he plays for a big or small team. In the end, football is my passion, and just as I played earlier for a large club, I must go through the experience of playing with any team in the professional league, since we see that the majority of our national players do not play. For me, it's important to continue playing football, as it's my hobby," emphasized the former defender of the national team OAA.

Hamdan al-Kamali has a rich football heritage, having previously played for clubs Al-Uhud, Shabab Al-Ahli, Nasr, and then Dibba Al-Hisn. He was a key player in the national team and achieved significant success with them.

Out of 13 matches in the Dibba Al-Hisn championship, Hamdan al-Kamali played in the starting lineup for 10 games, and to date, he has accumulated 879 minutes of play. He noted that he is satisfied with his experience in his current team and considers it beneficial, adding that it is not difficult for him to take such a step, unlike many other players.

Speaking about the national team and the chances of qualifying for the World Championship 2026, Hamdan stated that the team has made noticeable progress in the last five years and has experienced players in all positions, which makes its ability to aspire to mundials better, which is located at a distance of several steps.