Hamid Al-Qallaf: The competition is open

Kuwaiti goalkeeper Hamid Al-Qallaf said that there is no single candidate to win the Gulf title in his speech at the press conference before facing the Saudi team for the second group in the Gulf 24.

He said: “This is an important tournament and it is close to our hearts. It represents a big thing for us, and the Saudi team is known to all and has a history and long-standing in the region.”

On the impact of the suspension on the players, Qallaf said: “We stopped for four years and for sure it has a significant impact on the Kuwaiti football.”

As for his opinion on the competition during this tournament: “The tournament is very difficult and the second group is really difficult because of the presence of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. However, the competition remains open to qualify for the semi-finals and overall there is no single candidate to win the title.”