Al Ahli coach Younes Ali spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 22 match against Umm Salal.

“The game would be difficult and our team is prepared to secure a victory.

“We have a tough and crucial match ahead of us. It is of great importance and its difficulty is not limited to Al Ahli; it is also significant for Umm Salal, as it affects both teams’ positions in the league standings. Therefore, we must approach it with this mindset. My focus would be solely on winning the match.

“The team has put the AFC Champions League Two campaign behind it and is now fully focused on the Umm Salal game, determined to achieve its objective,” said Younes.

Al Ahli player Ayoub Amraoui said, “The players understand the value of the game and the importance of performing well and achieving the desired result: a win. I consider this match as one of Al Ahli’s most important of the season.”