Doha: Al Shamal coach David Prats is hopeful for a strong start as the 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League kicks off tomorrow. Speaking to the media ahead of their match against Al Ahli, Prats emphasized the caliber of their opponents. "We will face a distinguished team with top-level players and a great coach. The evidence is the outstanding results they achieved last season in the league, which qualified them to be in the top four and ensured their participation in the Asian championship this season. We must start the league strongly, just as we played strong matches last season. Our most important goal now is to achieve a good start that will help us continue our journey," Prats stated. According to Qatar News Agency, Al Shamal's Algerian forward Baghdad Bounedjah expressed readiness for the season's opening. "We are ready for the start of the season. We are waiting for a very strong match against a great team, Al Ahli, who had a distinguished season last year and were among the top four teams in the league standings. The players are ready for the match after intensive preparations with the technical staff, and we look forward to giving our best to make a good start to the new season," Bounedjah commented. Al Ahli coach Igor Biscan also addressed the media, reflecting on the past season's successes and the challenges ahead. "Al Ahli had a good time last season and appeared in a way that satisfied our fans, but that is now in the past, and the team must start its new season in a way that satisfies the club's fans. The start of the season is always difficult for all clubs for several reasons, but Al Ahli, like the rest of the teams, prepared well during our overseas training camp to become more prepared as time goes on and the competition advances. The match against Al Shamal will not be easy, given the strength of the opponents. At the same time, the team's ambition is to perform well and appear in the best possible way from the start in order to continue its competitive streak," Biscan remarked. Al Ahli goalkeeper Marwan Sherif shared his aspirations for the upcoming league season. "The players are looking forward to a great season in the league. Our goal is to perform well and take each match as it comes. We are well aware of the strength of the competition. The Al Shamal team performed exceptionally well last season, but we will do our utmost to ensure the team has a strong start this year," Sherif added.
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