In a special statement before the match against Naft Maysan, the coach of Al-Zawraa emphasized the importance of the match and warned against underestimating the opponent despite the difference in rankings, stressing the need for full focus to achieve the three points and maintain the lead.

He said: "We know very well that facing Naft Maysan on their home ground and among their fans will not be easy, especially since it is a team we have become accustomed to its strength at home, and it always causes us troubles, but we are ready for this confrontation with full focus."

He continued: "The players are in a good mental state, and they know the magnitude of the responsibility. We are in a close race for the title and there is no room for any slip-ups, so we are working on addressing small mistakes and improving tactical aspects."

He added: "We respect Naft Maysan, and we realize that the match may witness a large crowd presence, but this kind of pressure gives us an additional motivation to present ourselves in the best possible way, and we will play to achieve victory only."

He concluded: "The team has recently delivered strong performances and achieved excellent results, and our goal now is to continue the positive streak and maintain balance in performance both at home and away."