Al-Karma player Luay Al-Ani expressed his confidence in his team's ability to continue the positive start in the Iraqi Premier League, ahead of the scheduled match against Al-Naft tomorrow, Saturday, at Al-Jawlan Stadium.

Al-Ani said: "We are ready to face Al-Naft, they are a tough team and have been performing well since last season."

He added: "We aim to enhance our good start by achieving a second consecutive victory in the league, but we must first respect the wishes of the opposing team and play with high concentration until the last minute."

He further stated: "The Al-Karma fans will play a big role in this match, and we hope to make them happy with a positive result that matches their ambitions."

He concluded: "We have a group of distinguished players capable of making a difference, and we need to translate our work in training into performance and results on the field."