National coach Abdelmajid Bouguerra expressed his happiness with the decisive victory achieved by the Algerian reserve team over Bahrain, winning five goals to one, in the second round of Group D matches in the 2025 Arab Cup. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of maintaining focus ahead of the upcoming match against Iraq.

Bouguerra said during the press conference following the match: "Thank God for this great victory. I am very happy with the players' performance; I know their potential well, but we have not yet reached the end of the road. The tournament is long and the challenges are many, so we must continue to work hard and stay focused in every game."

The coach added: "All the matches in the tournament are important, and there are no easy games. This is what makes the Arab Cup special. I am proud of the players and the fans who have shown great support both inside and outside the stadium."

Bouguerra concluded his statements: "The spirit is high within the group, and the players show clear commitment and dedication. We are working as one family, and this is reflected in our performance. We must maintain this harmony and focus because every match represents a new challenge."