Nawaf Boushal, a player for the Saudi national team, emphasized his full respect for the Comoros national team, rejecting any underestimation of their abilities ahead of their highly anticipated match in the second round of the 2025 Arab Cup at Al Bayt Stadium.

Boushal pointed out in media statements that the Comoros Islands team is a respectable team and delivered a good performance in their first match, emphasizing that describing them as weak is unfair and does not reflect the true extent of their abilities on the field.

Boushal commented on the French coach Hervé Renard's trip to attend the 2026 World Cup draw, explaining that the coach is mentally present with the team and that his trip was for an important reason. He emphasized that the current staff is capable of leading the team as needed.

The player explained that the focus of all members of the Saudi national team—whether from the administrative and technical staff, the players, or the ball carriers—is entirely on winning the match, with thoughts about the World Cup draw postponed until later.

The Saudi national team enters this match after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oman in their tournament opener, giving them a strong morale boost ahead of the game against the Comoros Islands.

On the other hand, the Comoros national team enters the match with the ambition to make a comeback, after losing their first game against Morocco 3-1, and hopes to perform better against the Falcons.