Al Khor coach Abdullah Mubarak spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 1 match against Al Gharafa.

“It will certainly be a very competitive match against a strong team who are top contenders, having presented a distinguished level last season.

“We saw their level in the previous season and their competition in the league, but we prepared well tactically and physically, and we are ready for the kick-off and the team is fully prepared.

“I reassure the fans of Al Khor that their team will be in a good position in the league standings and we seek their support. We are fully prepared physically, psychologically and technically, and our morale is high. The players want to prove that on the field against Al Gharafa,” said Abdullah Mubarak.

Al Khor player Ahmed Reyed said, “All players are ready to play this match, be they foreign professionals or Qataris, and the morale of the team is high. Al Gharafa are a big team, but we are also a big team. We aspire to win the first three points. We are very happy to return to the league where we belong and, under Captain Abdullah Mubarak, the team will appear in a good way due to experience and tactics.”