Syria captain sends message to public before meeting Japan

First Syrian captain Omar al-Sumah posted photos and a message to the Syrian public hours before the second meeting of the team in the Asian qualifiers for the 2023 Asian Cup and the crucial role of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Al-Sumah’s publication included a collection of daily training photos of the team in preparation for the upcoming meeting in Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
In his message to the public, Al-Sumah wrote: “A difficult challenge, but by stopping with us and your presence in hatred, God willing, we shall be informed of the outcome of your satisfaction.”
The Syrian national team finished its first test successfully by beating North Korea with an unanswered goal to claim its first three points and sit second behind Japan, which beat Myanmar by a clean quad.