Our national team faces Iraq in their opening match of the Gulf Cup 26.

The national football team will face Iraq tomorrow, Sunday, in the opening match of Group B at the 26th Gulf Cup, hosted by Kuwait.

Preparation and Strategy

In a press conference held today, the coaching staff, led by Algerian coach Nourredine Ould Ali, emphasized that the preparation for this tournament differs significantly from previous competitions. Coach Ould Ali highlighted that the team has undergone thorough preparations, ensuring a balance between foreign professionals and local league players.

Despite the challenges posed by the match, the coach expressed confidence that the team will strive to deliver a commendable performance and achieve positive results.

Final Roster Announcement

The final roster for the tournament includes the following players:

• Mohammed Aman (Ahli Sana’a)
• Abdullah Al-Saadi (Shururah Saudi)
• Osama Haider (22 May Sana’a)
• Haroun Al-Zubaidi (Kuwart Spanish)
• Amr Talal (Unity Aden)
• Hamza Al-Rimi (Al-Talaba Iraqi)
• Ahmed Nasser (Al-Sha’lah Aden)
• Radwan Al-Habishi (Ahli Sana’a)
• Hamza Al-Sarabi (Al-Yarmouk Sana’a)
• Rami Al-Wasmani (Ahli Sana’a)
• Ali Al-Daqeen (Unity Aden)
• Ahmed Al-Khamisi (Zvart Vit Dutch)
• Omar Jolan (Al-Tilal Aden)
• Mohammed Al-Tayri (Unity Sana’a)
• Osama Anbar (Electricity Iraqi)
• Anis Al-Maari (Al-Gharaf Iraqi)
• Mohammed Hashim (Unity Sana’a)
• Tarek Shahab (Kopafogur Icelandic)
• Abdul-Wasi’ Al-Matari (Sitra Bahraini)
• Omar Al-Dahi (Al-Karma Iraqi)
• Qassem Al-Sharafi (Unity Sana’a)
• Nasser Mohammed (Zakho Iraqi)
• Abdul-Majid Sabara (Unity Sana’a)
• Mamdouh Bin Ajaj (Tadamun Hadhramaut)
• Hamza Mahrous (Ahli Sana’a)
• Abdulaziz Masnum (Al-Orouba Saudi)

Training and Recent Matches

The national team conducted its training yesterday at the Youth Club Stadium in Kuwait in preparation for the match, which will take place at Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Stadium.

This tournament marks the national team’s participation following a series of friendly matches held during training camps in Qatar, Malaysia, and Oman.

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