Baniyas held the pre-match press conference ahead of its upcoming clash against Kalba in Round 23 of the ADNOC Pro League, with head coach Daniel Isăilă and player Youssouf Niakhaté addressing the media.

Head coach Daniel Isăilă highlighted the importance of the upcoming match, stressing that the team is entering a crucial phase of the season.

“We are in the final stage of the season, which is always difficult, especially after the recent break. Managing this period is a challenge for all teams,” Isăilă said.

He added:
“We must adapt to these conditions and maintain our focus, as the gap between teams is very small — one match can change everything.”

Isăilă continued:
“We have a points gap from the relegation zone, but that means nothing if we don’t stay focused and give our best in every match.”

Speaking about the opponent, he said:
“We will face Kalba, a good team. Despite their recent results, they have shown good performances, possess attacking quality, and play with strong fighting spirit.”

He emphasized discipline:
“We must stay well organized, play with high discipline, and react positively in every situation during the match.”

He concluded:
“Our objective is clear — to secure the three points. We must stay positive and fight with everything we have to achieve this and make our fans happy.”

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Niakhaté: Our goal is to win and move away from danger

Player Youssouf Niakhaté also stressed the difficulty of the match and the team’s determination to achieve a positive result.

“It will be a tough match, as Kalba are a strong team with good capabilities,” he said.

He added:
“We have prepared well for this game, and we enter with a clear objective — to win.”

Niakhaté continued:
“We must stay fully focused, as we understand our position in the table. Our aim is to secure our place in the league as soon as possible.”

He concluded:
“We will give everything for the club and the fans, aiming to achieve a positive result and continue working together as a team to reach our goals.”