The former national team player, Nawaf Mubarak, confirmed that the 18th Arabian Gulf Football Cup, which was held in Abu Dhabi in 2007 (Gulf 18), represented the most prominent stage and the milestone, whether for him personally or for the Emirati team, since the winner was able to win during it. The first Gulf title in its history, indicating that “Al-Abyad” is nominated to go far in “Gulf 26”, which is currently being held in Kuwait, thanks to the support and attention it receives. They were granted by the Football Association, as well as distinguished elements recently joining it.
First appearance
Nawaf Mubarak told Emirates Today: “(Gulf 16), which was held in 2003 in Kuwait, represented my first appearance with (Al-Abyad), but the team’s results in this tournament were not satisfactory for us as players, while (Gulf 19), which was held in… Amman in 2009, my last career with (Al-Abyad).
Regarding the difference between his generation and the generation of Omar Abdul Rahman (Amouri), who won the 21st edition of the Gulf Cup, which was held in Bahrain in 2013, he said: “The players of my generation worked a lot on and off the field to develop themselves, while Amouri’s generation was more understanding and harmonious. The fact that the players of this generation played with each other from the youth stage, through the youth stage, all the way to the first team, and this created great harmony. Among them, he represented the secret to the success of this generation.”
Alarm bell
Nawaf Mubarak pointed out that the loss that the team suffered against Oman by two goals to one at the opening of the “Gulf 18” matches that were held in Abu Dhabi was behind the team winning the first Gulf title, as it was a warning bell and made the team review its calculations to return and win over the Omani team. Same in the final match, with a clean goal scored by Ismail Matar.
The late Mitsu
Regarding the player who is expected to be a great success for the current generation, he said: “I expect Harib Abdullah, a player for Shabab Al-Ahly and the national team, to have a bright future, as he is considered one of the most prominent players currently, and presents distinguished technical levels with the national team, despite his lack of participation with his team, Shabab Al-Ahly.”
He described the late French coach, Bruno Metsu, who led the national team to win the first Gulf title in 2007, as one of the best coaches he worked with in the national team.
Regarding the player who is similar to him in playing style, he confirmed that Al-Wasl and the national team player, Tahnoon Al-Zaabi, is closest to him in playing style, as he is distinguished by a good physical structure and has the advantage of controlling the ball.
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