Al Nasr Rely on Ambition and Focus Ahead of Shabab Al Ahli Quarter-Final Encounter

Al Nasr Club held this evening the pre-match press conference ahead of the team’s meeting with Shabab Al Ahli in the first leg of the ADIB Cup quarter-finals, where the coaching staff and players confirmed their full readiness to enter the match with great ambition and a clear desire to achieve a positive result before the return leg.

Head coach Slavisa Jokanovic emphasized the special importance of the upcoming encounter, especially after the team’s exit from the President’s Cup, noting that the current stage requires complete focus on the competition and continuous effort to reach the semi-finals. He said:

“We now have an opportunity to respond and give our best. We will approach the match with strong ambition to progress to the next round, understanding that qualification is decided over two legs. We are preparing our plan in a way that suits the nature of both matches.”

Meanwhile, player Jonathas Santos highlighted the difficulty of the meeting, stressing his respect for Shabab Al Ahli’s strength and pointing out that playing the first match at Rashid Stadium requires full concentration and cohesion from all team members. He said:

“Everyone knows the match will not be easy, and we must be at our highest level of readiness. We need the support of our fans; when we all unite, everything becomes easier.”

Jonathas added:

“I will give my utmost to deliver a strong performance. I know that good performances lead to goals, and I will work to help the team achieve a positive result.”

Al Nasr aim to return home with an outcome that gives them an advantage before the second leg, while Shabab Al Ahli look to capitalize on playing at home, promising an exciting and highly anticipated contest between the two sides.