Jokanović and Agudelo: The Derby is a Special Challenge, and Our Fans Are Our Strength

The pre-match press conference for our highly anticipated fixture against Shabab Al Ahli was held today at the media center. The match is scheduled for next Saturday at Al Maktoum Stadium as part of the fourth round of the ADNOC Pro League, with the presence of head coach Slavisa Jokanović and player Kevin Agudelo.

Coach Jokanović stressed that the match will be a difficult one against a strong opponent with quality players and an experienced coach. He emphasized that the team will enter the encounter with full focus and high readiness to achieve victory, especially with the support of the Al Nasr faithful at home.

He stated:
"The match against Shabab Al Ahli is important, but not the most important. The season is still long. Our main focus is on improving the team’s overall performance and further developing the players. Our philosophy is based on collective play, both defensively and offensively. We have talented attacking players, and with time, the team will grow more cohesive to deliver the attacking effectiveness we aim for."

For his part, Kevin Agudelo described the derby as a special occasion for all players, highlighting that preparation for it feels different. He said:
"We must give our very best to secure victory in front of our great supporters. Our goal is to continue building positive results step by step. While I always aim to score, what matters most to me is helping the team achieve victory.”