Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 19 match against Al Duhail.

“The players are in very good condition and everyone is ready for this important match, except Rodrigo and Mohammed Muntari due to injury.

“It will be a difficult and tactically exciting match, and I hope we play a good match. Of course, a good match for us means winning. This is a very important match for us and there is no room for wasting any more points.

“I am happy for our fans’ presence and support for the players. Everyone will do his best. I hope we succeed in taking advantage of the opportunities that will be presented to us,” said Martins.

Al Gharafa player Ferjani Sassi said, “Preparations for this match are going on well.

“We are all united as players, with our goal being to win the three points and maintain their hopes of competing for the championship.

“The match is against Al Duhail, the league leaders, and the players would enter the match with determination and high spirit.”