Al Dhafra first football team will face Al Bataeh on Friday at 5:30 PM at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium in Sharjah, in the opening fixture of Round 16 of the ADNOC Pro League, in a match of significant importance for both sides at this stage of the season.

Al Dhafra Club enter the contest determined to return to winning ways after four rounds without the desired results, collecting just one point during that period—an outcome that does not reflect the team’s true level nor the positive start they made at the beginning of the season.

The technical staff has focused during recent preparations on correcting mistakes and reinforcing the team’s strengths, with training sessions marked by high concentration and strong competitive spirit from the players, who fully recognize the importance of this phase and the need to regain positive momentum.

The encounter against Al Bataeh represents a pivotal moment for Al Dhafra, as securing all three points would provide a major morale boost and help improve the team’s position in the standings, moving further away from the lower end of the table amid the tight points race.

Al Dhafra currently sit in tenth place with 16 points, while Al Bataeh Club are thirteenth with 12 points, highlighting the competitive balance and underlining the challenge that awaits both teams.

The club looks forward to the continued support of its loyal fans, whose backing remains a vital source of motivation, as the team aims to deliver a strong performance and achieve a positive result worthy of the club’s ambitions