Hadraf: "Finals Are Won, Not Just Played; We Are Fully Focused Ahead of Sundowns Clash"

Abdel Fattah Hadraf, a player for AS FAR, confirmed that his team is in a state of intense focus ahead of their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final. He emphasized that the sole objective is to win the title and bring joy to the military club's fans.

Speaking to the media, Hadraf stated that final matches are not just played for entertainment but are decided by focus and the desire to win. He added, "The final is won, not just played. We are in full focus, whether it's the players, the technical staff, or even the fans."

The AS FAR player highlighted the importance of playing the match on a good pitch and in front of the Moroccan fans, affirming that this would be an additional motivation to secure the title. He said, "Praise be to God, we will play this final on our home ground, and we will not suffer from the pitch conditions as we did in South Africa. The fans will also be our 12th player and will push us to achieve the title, God willing."

Hadraf also spoke about the significant moral value of this final for all club members: "This title has not been won in 41 years. It is a dream for all of us, and also a dream for our families. We must make them happy and exert the maximum possible effort so that the cup becomes ours."

The player concluded his statements by sending a message of support to fan Amin, wishing him a speedy recovery. He said, "I wish a swift recovery to fan Amin, and we hope he returns to us safely so we can all celebrate together."

AS FAR will host Sundowns next Sunday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM. The first leg was won by the South African club with a one-nil scoreline.