Saeed Mubarak, known as "The General", confirmed that leading his basketball team, Al Ahli Youth, to victory over their Bahraini counterpart Muharraq in the "West Asia Super League" was a "proof of self." The team struggled under their former German coach Peter Schomers before securing the win with a score of 89-87. This victory was a crucial turning point for "Dubai's Knights" after their initial defeat to Al Ittihad of Jeddah. Mubarak stated that the win was emotionally significant, especially given the team's recent challenges. He also mentioned that the short summer break following their participation in the Asian Champions League in June did not provide adequate preparation time for the new season. However, their performance, particularly in the first half, demonstrated progress in team synergy and defense compared to their first match. Mubarak concluded that the team needs more time to reach full readiness, but the accumulated experience of players competing in the "West Asia Super League" for four consecutive seasons allows them to address weaknesses and rectify mistakes. It is worth noting that Al Ahli Youth currently holds second place in their group with three points, tied with Kazima of Kuwait, and is preparing for an important match against Kazima on November 17th.
