Al Ahli coach Nebojsa Jovovic spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 9 match against Al Arabi.

“We aim to maintain our positive results and strong performances, especially in what stands as one of our toughest and most important matches. Al Arabi are one of the league’s top sides this season, boasting a talented squad with a distinct style of play.

“We must respect all our opponents and approach every game with complete seriousness, an attitude that was clearly evident in our previous match against Al Shahania. We will carry this same mindset into the game against Al Arabi, remaining fully focused on securing a win,” said Nebojsa.

Al Ahli player Zineddine Sassi said, “It is important to deliver a high-quality performance and maintain sharp focus against Al Arabi in this ninth-round clash.

“We always strive for the best, treating every single match as the most important one. Maintaining a high level of concentration is essential to achieving a positive result in every encounter.”