Qatar has all the capabilities to win and reach the World Cup
Our coach has seen the Emirates and will know how to exploit weaknesses
In an enthusiastic speech that reflects his great confidence in the national team, His Excellency Sheikh Tamim bin Fahd Al Thani, President of Al Arabi Club, confirmed that the upcoming confrontation against the UAE national team will be a decisive moment in Al Annabi’s march towards qualifying for the World Cup, indicating that victory alone is the only way to achieve the dream of the Qatari fans. He explained that the Qatar national team possesses all the ingredients for success, including distinguished technical elements and a high fighting spirit, which makes confidence in the current group legitimate and justified in light of the capabilities it demonstrated in the qualifying campaign.
“We respect the Emirati and do not fear him.”
Sheikh Tamim added that respecting the competitor does not mean fearing him, stressing that the Emirati team is a good team and has distinguished elements, but Al-Anabi’s hand remains more likely historically and technically, noting that previous numbers and results prove Qatar’s superiority in most confrontations, and that the Qatari team is accustomed to shining in major times when facing a fateful challenge.
We will play with the perfect plan
Sheikh Tamim bin Fahd believes that the technical staff of Al-Anabi, led by Spanish coach Lopetegui, identified the strengths and weaknesses of the UAE ranks through careful monitoring of their recent matches, and that he knows exactly how to develop the appropriate plan to achieve the desired victory, especially since the Qatari team has players capable of decisiveness, led by top scorer Akram Afif and his teammates, who constitute a striking attacking force.
Focus and tactical discipline
He stressed that Tuesday’s match requires high mental focus and tactical discipline from the first minute until the final whistle, because such confrontations are only decided by small details. He stressed that the patriotic spirit enjoyed by Qatar’s players will be the decisive factor in this football battle, indicating that everyone in Qatar – including the fans, the administration and the federation – stands behind the team with unlimited confidence and support.
Our fans are the fuel for victory
Sheikh Tamim pointed out that our loyal fans do not need an invitation, as they are always present at the big dates, and will be the first and biggest supporter of the Annabi stars in their fateful match, stressing that this audience that loves their country knows the value of the moment and the magnitude of the challenge, and will fill the stands with flags and chants to form the 12th player on the field, adding that the public presence will be the fuel of victory and a strong motivation for the players. To give everything they have to make the country happy and achieve the dream of qualifying.
“We have the weapons of victory”
Sheikh Tamim bin Fahd Al Thani concluded his speech by saying: “Al-Annabi knows his goal well, and he only plays for the sake of victory, and we have all the weapons for victory, and the players realize the extent of the responsibility placed on their shoulders, and therefore I am confident that they will have their say on the field, and will present the Qatari fans with a ticket to qualify for the World Cup.”