Last year, 65 per cent of 170,000 spectators at Yas Marina were tourists. This year too the organisers have seen a huge demand for tickets
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Shabab Al Ahli striker Ahmed Khalil believes the entire squad is fully aware of the size of the task ahead of their side's Arabian Gulf Cup final against Al Wahda on Friday.
The striker is hopeful Shabab Al Ahli can get the win at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain to win their first trophy in two years, a press release said.
Khalil explained that Shabab Al Ahli have a set of objectives for the season they are still working to achieve, calling on his colleague to work as a unit and unite their efforts in pursuit of their objectives, starting with the Arabian Gulf Cup title.
The UAE international revealed that the players had vowed at the start of the season to return the club to its former glory days, insisting that reaching the final is an important step and promising to put in a strong and focused performance alongside his teammates to bring joy to the fans.
Khalil sent a message of gratitude to the club faithfuls who stood behind Shabab Al Ahli through thick and thin, crediting their constant support for the team's run to the cup final.
The 27-year-old concluded by expressing his wishes that club return to silverware this season with more than one title still to play for, insisting that Shabab Al Ahli is a big team that belongs at the top.
Meanwhile, Al Wahda defender Hamdan Al Kamli stressed on the importance of his side's next match against Shabab Al Ahli in the Arabian Gulf Cup final on Friday at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
Al Kamali said the Clarets' players are eager to win and gift their supporters the title, adding that the club aims to extend their recent run of successes which saw them win five trophies over the past three seasons.
The defender believes the faith coach Henk ten Cate puts in the players has made them stronger as a team.
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