Air Force player, Ruslan Hanoon, spoke at the press conference held before the match against Zakho in the second round of the Iraqi Stars League, where he confirmed the team's readiness and full preparation for the upcoming match.

He added: "The players are in perfect shape to play the match, and we have prepared well during last week's training to ensure the best performance."

He said: "Playing with or without the audience does not make a big difference to us, as we are used to playing under various conditions and we always strive to win regardless of the surrounding circumstances."

He continued: "We are very excited for the match against Zakho, and we know it will be tough, so we focused on the tactical and technical aspects to ensure control of the match and effective ball distribution across all lines of the team."

He added: "Every player in the team knows their responsibilities, and our goal is to deliver a complete collective performance that satisfies the Air Force fans. Winning this match will also be a great motivation to maintain the same level in the upcoming rounds."

He continued: "We look forward to achieving a positive result, and we are working to provide a performance that befits the history and strength of the team. We assure you that we will exert our utmost efforts on the field to achieve the desired goal."

He concluded: "Our hope is great to make the fans happy and show the true face of the Air Force, and we are ready to deliver a strong and distinguished match tomorrow against Zakho."