Sharaa stated during the call that the victory reflects the spirit of determination and perseverance of the players, noting that “sports have become an important space for Syrians to compensate for the losses they have experienced over the past 14 years, and every achievement by the team contributes to making the people happy and raising the name of Syria.” He added, “You have brought joy to every Syrian home with this outstanding performance, and we hope that you continue your journey with steadfastness and patience,” emphasizing the efforts to develop the infrastructure of stadiums and sports facilities with support from countries willing to invest in this sector, according to the Syrian news agency “SANA.” For their part, the national team players thanked the Syrian interim president, Ahmed Sharaa, for his support, affirming their determination to continue achieving positive results. The Syrian team began its participation in the Arab Cup by defeating its Tunisian counterpart, with a goal scored by Omar Khribin in the 49th minute at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in the Qatari capital, Doha.
