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Hamam foresees bright future for Lebanese game
Jakarta: Defender Ali Hamam is confident about the future of the game in Lebanon despite his side’s early exit from the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™.
The West Asian side, who lost 2-0 to Thailand in their Group B opener, fell by a similar scoreline to Vietnam on Thursday and will be playing for pride against Kuwait in their final tie. 

“Our participation here acts as a launchpad for Lebanese futsal,” said the 24-year-old. “We have a new team with an average age of 23-24, and many are taking part for the first time.

“But we also have a large number of talented players among them who, alongside more experienced individuals, can contribute to the team’s journey.”
#ACFutsal2026 | Group B: Lebanon 0-2 Vietnam

#ACFutsal2026 | Group B: Lebanon 0-2 Vietnam

Hamam, who plays for Beirut Stars in the Lebanese Futsal League, said the continental showpiece was a good learning experience. 

“We worked hard for four months with this team,” he said. “We played well in both our matches but failed to convert chances, and the goals we conceded were mainly from our mistakes, but we are progressing step by step.”
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Hamam started playing when he was young due to the sport’s high level of competitiveness. 

“The wide competition among clubs, unlike other sports, strongly motivates players and allows the talented ones to prove themselves. This is why I also encourage children to join the game.

“I aspire to score in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup. I was unlucky when my shot hit the post (against Vietnam) but I aim to leave my mark in this tournament.”