Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Club is preparing for a strong match against Najaf team in the Round of 16 of the Iraqi Cup, in a match that will take place on Tuesday evening at Al-Shaab International Stadium. This match comes at a time when the "Falcons" are still experiencing a fluctuating season, having finished the league in fifth place, with many technical and administrative changes throughout their journey.

Before the match, the team's coach Ali Abdul Jabbar made confident statements, emphasizing that the cup tournament represents a top priority for the team at this time, confirming that the Falcons will fight to secure the qualification ticket.

Abdul Jabbar said: "We respect Najaf a lot, and we know that the match will not be easy. They have good players, and although they struggled in the league, cup matches are different and can bring surprises."

He added: "The players are in good physical and mental readiness. We have worked on raising the technical level and stabilizing the best lineup, and we are starting to feel stability after a period of fluctuation."

He continued: "We know that our fans are not satisfied with what happened in the league, and we are also not satisfied. Therefore, we want to give them something to make them happy, and the cup is an opportunity to save the season."

He concluded: "We are working on enhancing mental focus. Cup matches are decided by small details, and we must be the better side at every moment."

Al-Jawiya, which has missed out on titles this season, knows that failure in the Najaf match will be difficult to justify, especially since their fans are demanding a correction of the course and wish to see the team on the podiums.

As for Najaf, despite its modest season and occupying the 14th place, its ambition in the tournament and its search to regain some of its prestige may pose a threat to the aspirations of the Falcons.