Baniyas Club held the pre-match press conference ahead of their upcoming clash against Al Nasr in the Round of 16 of the UAE President’s Cup, with head coach Daniel Isăilă and Uzbek international player Akmal Mozgovoy speaking to the media.

Head coach Daniel Isăilă highlighted the importance of the match, emphasizing the special nature of the President’s Cup:
“This is an important match in a different competition — the UAE President’s Cup is a prestigious tournament that means a lot to everyone and often brings surprises.”

He added:
“We must believe in ourselves and in our abilities, even if we are not in our best form at the moment. We need to forget the past, focus on what lies ahead, and approach the game with a positive mindset, enthusiasm, and determination to achieve strong performances and positive results. That is the only way forward.”

Mozgovoy: We’ll fight until the final whistle

For his part, Uzbek international Akmal Mozgovoy underlined the team’s focus and determination, saying:
“The upcoming match is very important for all of us. Our full focus is on achieving a positive result.”

He continued:
“We’ll give everything we have to win and make our fans proud. We’ll fight until the very last moment of the match, and we’re motivated to deliver a strong performance that will take Baniyas to the next round.”