Air Force Club coach Ali Abdul Jabbar spoke at a special press conference today, Monday, ahead of the anticipated match against Duhok in the semi-final of the Iraqi Cup, which will take place tomorrow evening, Saturday, at Duhok Stadium in front of a large audience. The host club announced that entry will be free, a move expected to fill the stands of the stadium to capacity.

Abdul Jabbar said:

"We are set for a big and difficult match at the same time. Duhok is a respectable team with a strong fan base and players who have high individual solutions. But on the other hand, we are the Air Force, and we will play with everything we have to reach the final."

He continued, saying:

"We respect Duhok's fans and appreciate their enthusiasm. We know that their entry will be free, and thus the atmosphere will be lively, but our players are accustomed to pressure. We love big challenges, and such atmospheres motivate us more than they intimidate us."

The coach clarified:

"The team is in a state of maximum focus, and all players understand the importance of this match. There is no room for mistakes at this stage, and the preparations have been intense. The players are ready both physically and mentally."

Abdul Jabbar concluded his remarks with a message to the Air Force fans:

"We promise you that we will fight until the last moment. We know the magnitude of the responsibility, and our goal is to gift the Falcons' fans a ticket to the final. Trust your team, and we will live up to that trust."

It is worth mentioning that the Air Force reached the semi-finals after defeating Najaf 3-1, while Duhok qualified after beating Al-Minaa by the same score. The match will take place tomorrow evening, Saturday, at Duhok Stadium, amid wide anticipation from fans and media.