Arab national teams

Alaa Al-Din Zuhair: Win over Honduras boosts UAE’s confidence ahead of upcoming commitments

Kora W Goal editorial team14 November 2026 at 04:491 Minute

Image accompanying the article in the source: Alaa Al-Din Zuhair says Honduras hat-trick gave the Whites a major morale boost

UAE international Alaa Al-Din Zuhair said the 3-1 win over Honduras in an international friendly on Friday at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi gave the Whites a morale boost and strengthened the players’ confidence ahead of their upcoming commitments.

Zuhair said the UAE players put in a great deal of effort against a strong opponent, and felt that a victory by three goals could have a positive effect on the national team’s position in the FIFA rankings. He added that friendly matches help increase understanding between the players and allow the coaching staff to develop the team’s collective performance and address defensive mistakes in preparation for upcoming matches.