In an atmosphere filled with ambition to conclude the continental participation honorably, coach Moamen Soliman, the technical director of Al-Shorta Club, held a press conference to discuss his team's upcoming match against Al-Duhail Club, as part of the eighth round of the AFC Champions League for the elite, which will be held at Al-Zawraa Stadium in the capital, Baghdad.

Soliman began his talk by affirming the difficulty of the match, saying that Al-Duhail team includes excellent players, making the confrontation significant and requiring high focus throughout its duration. He added that his team played an exhausting match in Uzbekistan due to the long journey and physical fatigue, but preparations went well in anticipation of the upcoming match, emphasizing the players' readiness to deliver a distinguished performance.

The Egyptian coach pointed out that the absences will be limited to the duo Amir Sabah and Riwann Al-Amin, while the rest of the elements are fully prepared to play the match, indicating that the technical staff trusts the available group and their ability to perform in a manner befitting the name of the "Green Harp" and Iraqi football in general.

Soliman explained that his team's chances in the championship have officially ended, so the current phase is focused on local league competitions. However, he stressed the importance of utilizing the Al-Duhail match to give some new elements the opportunity, confirming that the team will play without pressure, and the primary goal is to please the fans who will attend the match and support them until the final whistle.

The Al-Shorta coach revealed the participation of two new professionals for the first time in the team's jersey, namely Senegalese Paul Samboua and Algerian Tarek Ajoun, explaining that the technical staff seeks to give them enough opportunity to adapt and integrate with the group, expressing his hope that they will provide the required technical addition and contribute to achieving the desired goals in the upcoming stage.

Moamen Soliman concluded his statements by emphasizing the necessity of ending the Asian journey positively, as this has an important moral impact before returning to local entitlements, where the team seeks to compete strongly for the league title, promising Al-Shorta fans to deliver the best performances and demonstrate the usual fighting spirit on the green field.