Doha: Al Ahli head coach Younes Ali said his side is determined to get back to winning form when they face Al Shamal on Wednesday in round 12 of the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium. Speaking ahead of the match, Ali said the game would be difficult given Al Shamal's strong performances over the past two seasons. He added that Al Ahli were aiming to show a different level after correcting mistakes made in their previous draw against Umm Salal.

According to Qatar News Agency, Ali emphasized the need for a strong performance and increased intensity to secure a victory, highlighting the team's technical quality as a key factor in achieving a positive result. Meanwhile, Al Shamal coach David Prats expressed his team's eagerness to bounce back after their previous loss. The Spaniard described the upcoming match as a major challenge, noting the fierce competition expected in all remaining fixtures.

Al Ahli enter the match placed ninth in the league table with 12 points, while Al Shamal hold the second position with 21 points.