This evening, at 5:25 p.m., our national football team will begin its journey in the Gulf Championship with a strong confrontation against its Iraqi brother, the defending champion, in a match that carries the hopes of the Yemeni fans who aspire to see an honorable performance and positive results despite the ongoing challenges.

We are all aware of the difficulties facing our teams over the past years, whether at the level of preparation or planning, but our great confidence in our players and in the Yemeni talents that abound in various regions of the country makes us believe in the possibility of delivering a performance worthy of the name of Yemen.

We wish success to the stars of our national team, and we hope that this participation will be the beginning of a long-awaited joy that will delight the hearts of millions of football fans in Yemen.