Valeed Abbass, the current captain of the Shabab Al-Ahli team and former player of the national team, emphasized the importance of upcoming matches for the team in qualifying matches of the Asian qualifiers for the World Championship. The national team is playing against Kyrgyzstan and Qatar during the current international break. Abbass noted that a victory is necessary for continuing the fight for the third ticket to the group and advancing to the World Championship.
The national team will conduct two challenging matches against Kyrgyzstan and Qatar during the current international break. The first match will be against Kyrgyzstan, followed by the national team facing the Qataris on November 19, with both matches taking place in the UAE.
The national team occupies the third place in the group of Asian qualifying tournaments with four points, the same indicator for Qatar. The group is led by Iran and Uzbekistan with 10 points, allowing them to aim for direct qualification to the World Championship.
Abbass emphasized that the key factors for the team's success will be luck, concentration, and stability of the squad. He expressed confidence in the possibility of creating a strong squad based on talented players, including new young players.
Regarding the Shabab Al-Ahli team in the current Championship season, Abbass stated that the team is ready for victories and strives for success. After winning six matches in the league, the team climbed to first place, demonstrating its competitiveness and aiming for victory.
Abbass noted that despite the unexpected challenges in the season, he is confident that after some setbacks, the team regrouped and continues to move towards its goals with confidence. He noted that it is still early to speak about the title of champion, but the team has the potential for success and victory.
