Saudi players declare challenge in Gulf Cup 27

Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Mohamed Mahrazi have raised the bar ahead of the Gulf Cup 27, confirming the Saudi Arabia national team's readiness and the players' desire to compete fiercely to reclaim the title and make the fans happy.

Nawaf Al-Aqidi said: "We strive to achieve the Gulf Cup 27 title, and we will do everything we can to compete. We hope that luck will be on the side of the Saudi Arabia national team during the tournament."

Nawaf Al-Aqidi added: "Playing on home soil and in front of the fans represents a strength for us, and the Saudi fans have always supported the players, and we want to provide what makes them happy."

Nawaf Al-Aqidi stated: "The recent results have not pleased the fans and have made us feel sad, but Gulf Cup 27 is an opportunity to bring the Saudi national team back to the forefront, and the tournament is an important step towards upcoming challenges."

For his part, Mahrazi said: "We have the desire and the mentality of the fans to achieve the title, and our goal is one, which is to reach the final and win the cup, and every player will give everything they have on the pitch."

Mahrazi emphasized that the players of the green team are working diligently in the Jeddah camp, confirming that the pressure of matches with clubs during the past period has not affected the preparations of the national team.

Nawaf Al-Aqidi emphasized that the competition among the goalkeepers of Saudi Arabia is characterized by a collective spirit, stating: "All the goalkeepers support each other, and the important thing is for the most deserving goalkeeper to show up and be able to provide an addition; we are working as one hand."