Al Markhiya coach Poya Asbaghi spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Jetour League Week 1 match against Al Khor.

“We all feel ready for the opening match. We have had a successful preparation period that has allowed me to better understand the group’s capabilities.

“Regarding the upcoming match against Al Khor, I ​​acknowledge the difficulty of the game. We have respect for our opponents, who enter the season with high ambitions and impressive signings. We know we will be facing a strong opponent who has bolstered their squad with good deals on both foreign professionals and local players.

“But we also have a strong desire to make our presence felt and compete, and we aspire to confirm our readiness by delivering a strong performance and achieving a positive result,” said Asbaghi.

Al Markhiya player Ahmed Aboutrika said, “Opening matches always have special significance and an extra desire to win. Playing the first match against a strong competitor who is also seeking to compete and advance gives the match greater value, and we have prepared specifically for this match and we are fully ready to appear in the expected manner.”