ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2023 (WAM) — Rashid Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Football Company at Al Wahda Club, confirmed the club’s desire to compete for the best results in the “King Salman Cup” for clubs. 2023, and to benefit from the necessary technological advantage from this strong competition.

Al-Wehta (Emirati football representative) faced off against Al-Burj Al-Lebanon in the draw for the new edition of the Arab Football Club Championship (King Salman Cup) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia yesterday. The first round matches and the first leg will be played in Lebanon, while the return leg will be played in the United Arab Emirates.

The winner of this clash qualifies to meet the winner of the match between the Royal Moroccan Army and the Libyan Union in preparation to play in the fourth group of the tournament, which includes Algerian Belouistad youth Moroccan King and another team.

In a statement to Emirates news agency WAM, Al Zaabi said that after evaluating the matter from the relevant officials at the club, Al-Wehda agreed to participate in the tournament, especially in the presence of strong Arab clubs, which is a good addition. .

He said: “We agreed after we got a call from the Football Association regarding this and we have 30 players in the squad list and all the players have the opportunity to participate in the matches whether they are in the league or not. Arab Championship, and we look forward to entering the second round and being in the other stages of the competition.”

Al-Jaabi praised the great efforts made by the Arab Football Association to develop this competition, work on its diversity, improve its strength and maintain its stability.

He added: “Al-Wehta Club has participated in this competition before, and the championship is growing, it will be strong and positive at the technical level, with this large number of Arab clubs. We hope to give the best. Return to the Emirates name, we want to win and be the best in the competition.” We want to achieve results.” With a lot of confidence in the elements of the team to react well in all matches.”