AFC Asian Cup
The Zakho SC midfielder broke the deadlock with a curling effort after the hour mark, before adding the finishing touch in the 90th minute to send Noureddine Ould Ali’s side to the top of the Qualifiers Final Round Group B standings and book the final spot to the Finals.
"We thank God for this important and hard-fought victory, which we worked so hard to achieve," said Al Gahwashi.
The forward dedicated the triumph to Yemen's fans and his father.
"Congratulations to the Yemeni fans on this win, to whom I dedicate this victory, especially to my father who is unwell and for whom I pray for a speedy recovery."
The forward dedicated the triumph to Yemen's fans and his father.
"Congratulations to the Yemeni fans on this win, to whom I dedicate this victory, especially to my father who is unwell and for whom I pray for a speedy recovery."
Knowing that only a win would guarantee qualification, Al Gahwashi said Yemen approached the match with a clear objective.
"We played with only one option in mind: to win, unlike the Lebanese team, who only needed a draw. We didn't let the fans down and we achieved indescribable joy. I don't know what to say after this achievement. The fans supported us today, and you will see at the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia that they will be among the largest fan bases in attendance.
"Our fans have great faith in us, and we have great faith in them, and we promise them that the best is yet to come."
"We played with only one option in mind: to win, unlike the Lebanese team, who only needed a draw. We didn't let the fans down and we achieved indescribable joy. I don't know what to say after this achievement. The fans supported us today, and you will see at the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia that they will be among the largest fan bases in attendance.
"Our fans have great faith in us, and we have great faith in them, and we promise them that the best is yet to come."
Yemen's qualification marks a return to the AFC Asian Cup after missing out on the 2023 edition, and head coach Ould Ali also praised the unwavering support of the fans.
"The Yemeni people deserve this achievement. Football is about giving them moments of joy and pride and representing Yemen on the Asian and international stage.
"I congratulate the players and my staff and dedicate this qualification and victory to the Yemeni people and my family.”
Photos: Yemen Football Association
"The Yemeni people deserve this achievement. Football is about giving them moments of joy and pride and representing Yemen on the Asian and international stage.
"I congratulate the players and my staff and dedicate this qualification and victory to the Yemeni people and my family.”
Photos: Yemen Football Association
