Al Dhafra Club first football team will look to get back to winning form when they host Khorfakkan at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Madinat Zayed on Friday at 5:25 PM, in an ADNOC Pro League encounter.

The hosts enter the match determined to bounce back and reconnect with their supporters after going three consecutive matches without a victory. Despite the recent results, Al Dhafra continue to enjoy strong backing from their fans, who regularly transform the stands of Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium into a formidable home advantage.

Preparation for the fixture has been intensive, with high morale across the squad and full participation in training sessions, including players returning from injury. Head coach Željko Petrović has focused on fine-tuning the team’s tactical approach and ensuring full readiness for the challenge, supported by close involvement from the club’s board and coordinated efforts by the supporters’ association, underlining the importance of this stage of the season.

Khorfakkan, however, arrive with clear survival ambitions and will not be easy opponents, as they push to move away from the relegation zone. Their motivation to secure points in the battle for safety sets the stage for a highly competitive and unpredictable contest.

Al Dhafra currently sit eighth in the standings with 16 points and could move to 19 points and seventh place on a provisional basis. Khorfakkan, meanwhile, are tenth with 15 points, seeking to distance themselves from the lower end of the table.