Disappointed but unyielding, Muhammad Usman Musa sparks hope for Thai futsal following their elimination from the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
On 4 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Muhammad Usman Musa spoke after leading the Thai national futsal team back to Thailand following their campaign at the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. Their journey ended in the quarterfinals after a 2-4 loss to Iraq.
Muhammad Usman Musa said, "Everyone is disappointed and saddened by our exit in the quarterfinals. In the group stage, we performed fairly well. Everyone worked hard, dedicated themselves, and was determined to play their best."
"But in the quarterfinals, a few mistakes happened, which can occur in sports. I believe we have homework to fix and lessons to learn to improve beyond before."
"Everyone is disappointed, but it also serves as motivation and a driving force for us in the next tournament. We want to come back, no matter the competition, and we aim to achieve success."