The international tournament "Persian Gulf Cup" (Khalidji 26) will take place from December 21 to January 3 in Kuwait. Many coaches express optimistic predictions regarding the performance of their teams. Thus, the Bahraini coach of the club "Al-Arabi" Isa Al-Saud expects successful performances from the national teams of OAE and Bahrain in the tournament. He believes that both teams have every chance not only to advance in their groups but also to achieve high results in the tournament.
Isa Al-Saud also pointed out that the preparation for the cup runs parallel to the club "Al-Arabi"'s bid for promotion to the OAE Professional League. The coach stressed the competitive difficulty in the first league and emphasized that both teams' goal is to continue showcasing positive results, work harder, and seize every opportunity to achieve set goals.
"Al-Arabi" currently occupies second place in the first league, and the coach noted that the club received several offers from other teams before he accepted the offer from "Al-Arabi". He expressed confidence in the team's ability to achieve higher heights.
The coach recalled his positive memories of winning with his former team "Mukharrak" in the championship against "Al-Wasl" in 2012 under the guidance of legendary Argentine coach Diego Maradona. He expressed hope for new successes with his current team.
Isa Al-Saud also evaluated the performance of the national teams of OAE and Bahrain in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. He noted that both teams will face challenges, but their goal is to fight for a place in the World arena. He also emphasized the importance of preparation for the "Persian Gulf Cup" and stressed that both teams should show their best football to progress far in this prestigious tournament.
