Al Markhiya coach Madjid Bougherra spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 11 match against Umm Salal.

“The match is important like all matches and the team is well prepared for it. I have told the players that they need to give everything they have and be more confident because the team has lost a lot of points during the season and this is the last match of the halfway mark in the league.

“Yes, we have reached the last match of the first leg and know that we are in last place in the table, and we are aware of the situation and we know that this match is very important because we are still in the heart of the competition. If we achieve victory against Umm Salal, it is possible that Everything could change.

“I hope that my team will have more confidence in this match and I am sure that the players will perform well, God-willing,” said Bougherra.

Al Markhiya player Yusupha Nije said, “The players are working hard to try to change the situation the team is experiencing now. Yes, I did not score in two matches and this happens sometimes in football, but I am still working hard and I am very sure that the goals will come. I am really doing my best and, as I always say, I am still confident and aspire to change this situation that we are in. As players, for the remaining matches, we are working hard to help the team change the situation as quickly as possible.”