Khamd Al-Makbali, Shabab Al-Ahli goalkeeper, noted that "the 'Ricers of Dubai' find themselves at a key stage in the previous season, emphasizing that the team needs to finish the season with maximum concentration and the best way, expressing hope for victory in the League and Cup in the current season. "Shabab Al-Ahli demonstrates an exceptional season," added Makbali, stating: "We are conducting the final rounds in this season of the Adnoc League for professionals, and we are also preparing for the President's Cup final, and we hope to finish the season holding both titles, after all the hard work put into the season." "We need to continue with the same concentration, as this is a time for hard labor, which players have applied throughout the whole season," emphasized Makbali. He noted that the remaining matches in the league won't be easy after the draw with Al-Wahda at Al-Nahyan Stadium, stating: "We will play the remaining four rounds as if we are playing in the cup; we have no choice but to achieve victory for the team to claim the title." "We played a tough match against Al-Wahda because they are an aggressive and strong team that strives for victory on their home turf, and the same applies to us, therefore the match was very gripping and had a fierce battle from both sides, ending in a draw after the players showed a very good level," added Makbali. In response to a question about his confidence in Shabab Al-Ahli winning an important match after they felt the bitterness of a first loss in the league, he said: "This is the result of the entire team, not just mine, as I see that this is just the beginning of my journey with the club, and I hope this will be the best start for a successful career in the coming years." Speaking about his ambitions, Makbali said: "My ambitions are huge and have no limits; I am currently focusing on Shabab Al-Ahli because this is a bigger team, representing an exceptional season, and I hope to achieve my priorities, winning in the league and the President's Cup in my first season with the club." "Shabab Al-Ahli unites a group of outstanding goalkeepers, and I am happy to play with this remarkable group, and I see that our competition within the club benefits us by raising our level and presenting the best of ourselves for the benefit of the club." Reminding that Shabab Al-Ahli signed a contract with Khamd Al-Makbali in the last summer transfer window when he joined from Fujairah, participating in 21 matches out of a total of 22 league rounds and is one of the leading goalkeepers in the country this season. **Distant strategy and national team service** Khamd Al-Makbali revealed the secret of his brilliance this season and Shabab Al-Ahli approaching to seize the league title, after he played an important role in the team's victories which facilitated his inclusion in the national team, and he said: "The hard work and persistent training lie at the core of my brilliance and my inclusion in the national team, it represents a large part to me to represent my homeland, and I hope for future growth in the coming years to represent everything I have for the club and the national team."
