Baniyas held the pre-match press conference ahead of its upcoming clash against Shabab Al Ahli in Round 25 of the ADNOC Pro League, with head coach Daniel Isăilă and player Khamis Al Hammadi addressing the media.

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Head coach Daniel Isăilă highlighted the difficulty of the upcoming match against Shabab Al Ahli, stressing the strength of the opponent and the importance of maintaining the same spirit until the end of the season.

“We are facing a difficult and strong match against Shabab Al Ahli, a big team with high quality and great capabilities,” Isăilă said.

He added:
“I think it is natural for them to feel disappointed after missing out on their objectives this season, whether in the ADIB Cup, the President’s Cup, or the league title race.”

Isăilă continued:
“On the other hand, Baniyas fought until the final moments of the season to achieve its objective and secure survival, and we managed to come back from a difficult situation.”

He stressed the importance of the mental aspect:
“We now need to enjoy the match while fully understanding the strength of Shabab Al Ahli and the difficulty of the challenge.”

The Baniyas coach added:
“We hope to show ambition, discipline, and strong character during the game, and to deliver a performance worthy of the team.”

He concluded:
“Our goal is to enjoy the match and deliver a performance that makes Baniyas fans proud and happy.”

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Al Hammadi: We aim to continue our positive performances

Player Khamis Al Hammadi confirmed the team’s readiness for the upcoming match and highlighted the importance of maintaining the same spirit shown in recent weeks.

“We know the match will be difficult against a strong side like Shabab Al Ahli, but we prepared well for this challenge,” he said.

He added:
“The team has delivered good performances in recent matches, and we want to continue with the same spirit and discipline on the pitch.”

Al Hammadi continued:
“We must stay fully focused and take our chances well, because matches like these require strong character throughout the ninety minutes.”

He concluded:
“Our goal is to deliver a performance worthy of Baniyas and make our fans happy. We will give everything to achieve a positive result.”