Category: غير مصنف

Al Dhafra Football Club will face Al Jazira FC at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in Matchweek 9 of the ADNOC Pro League, scheduled for Sunday, December 20, at 7:30 PM.
Al Dhafra head coach stated that the match will be challenging, particularly due to the absence of several key players. However, he emphasized that the team will approach the game with a positive mindset, stressing that football is played with passion, enjoyment, and ambition to achieve results.
After eight matches, Al Dhafra have recorded four wins and four defeats, placing seventh in the league standings with 12 points. The team is determined to deliver a strong performance and compete for all three points.

Montenegrin coach Željko Petrović, head coach of Al Dhafra, revealed his team’s preparations for the upcoming clash against Al Jazira, scheduled for Sunday evening at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, as part of Matchweek 9 of the ADNOC Pro League.
Petrović made these remarks during the pre-match press conference held on Friday evening at the press conference hall of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Madinat Zayed, attended by team captain Khalil Al Hammadi.
Petrović explained that Al Dhafra played two friendly matches during the recent break and expressed his satisfaction with the players’ performances. However, he noted that the team later faced several challenges, including the injury of Souza, the absence of Karim El Berkaoui after the Arab Cup qualifiers—describing him as a key player—as well as the suspension of Leo and Al Rabija. He also pointed out the return of Khalil Al Hammadi after a six-week absence, stressing that the captain still needs more time to regain full match fitness.
The Al Dhafra coach added that the match will be extremely difficult, but the team will continue its journey with a positive spirit as they face one of the league’s top sides. He emphasized the need for the players to be smarter than in previous matches, to fight for the club’s name, and to remain cautious to avoid giving the opponent opportunities from set pieces or unnecessary yellow and red cards.
Petrović confirmed that this is the first time the team has experienced such a difficult situation due to the absence of several players, but reassured that the rest of the squad is fully ready. He stressed that Al Dhafra will enter the match with a positive mentality and great confidence in the players.
For his part, team captain Khalil Al Hammadi said the players are determined to deliver their best performance against a strong and tough opponent, underlining the importance of fighting on the pitch to achieve a positive result.
Al Hammadi also renewed his call to Al Dhafra fans to stand behind the team and support the players, highlighting the vital role of the supporters in boosting morale and backing the team during the upcoming phase.

The Omani Seeb Club was crowned champion of the Liwa International Football Championship yesterday evening, Wednesday, after defeating its brother Al Dhafra with a score of two goals to one, in the final match hosted by Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City. The match was strong and equal, during which the two teams exchanged control of the game. Thanks to the vitality of its midfield, Seeb imposed its advantage at the beginning of the match, being able to score the lead goal in the 20th minute, ending the first half with an unanswered goal lead. In the second half, he entered…

Al Dhafra and Oman’s Al Seeb have qualified for the final of the Liwa International Football Championship, which is being held at Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City from December 6th to 9th. The tournament serves as a preparatory competition for the participating teams ahead of the remainder of the season.

Al Dhafra secured their place in the final by defeating Falcon FC 4-2 in the first match. Their striker, Zayed Al Ameri, scored two goals, while Brazilian players Rodrigo and Marcelinho each added one.

In the second match, Al Seeb overcame Bani Yas 3-2. Bani Yas put on a commendable performance, scoring two goals after Al Seeb had led 3-0 at halftime. The match also saw Al Seeb’s Mamadou Soudou receive a red card.

With these results, Al Dhafra and Al Seeb will face off in the final on Tuesday, December 9th, at Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City.

Congratulations to Al Dhafra and Al Seeb clubs, and better luck next time to Bani Yas and Falcon.

The second edition of the Liwa International Football Championship will kick off today, Saturday, at 3:30 PM, with the participation of four clubs: Al-Seeb from Oman, Bani Yas, Falcon, and the host and organizer of the tournament, Al Dhafra.

The championship will be held at the Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City, as part of the preparatory tournaments organized by the club to support the first team’s campaign for the 2025/2026 season.

The opening round today will feature two matches: the first will see Al Dhafra face Falcon at 3:30 PM, followed by Bani Yas against Al Seeb at 6:15 PM.

The coaching staff of Al Dhafra hopes that the tournament will serve as an ideal preparation stage for the first team before their upcoming match against Al Jazira on the 21st of this month, which will be part of the ninth round of the ADNOC Pro League.

Meanwhile, the teams of Bani Yas, Al Seeb, and Falcon are aiming to use the tournament as a test of their players’ readiness ahead of the season’s challenges.

We wish all participating teams the best of luck.

Al Dhafra lost its match against Al Nassr by two goals to none, in the match that brought them together on Friday evening at Al Maktoum Stadium in Al Nassr Club, as part of the eighth round of the ADNOC Professional League.

Al Dhafra entered the match with a lineup that included: Amjad Al Sayed in goalkeeping, and in front of him were Ezekiel, Mohsen Al Rabja, Leonard, and Seraphim in the defense line. In the midfield, Ryan Yeslam, Souza, and Rostand Joe participated, while in the attacking line, Mohamed Al-Khilawi, Al-Soussi, and Gudmonson played.

Al Dhafra started the first half with defensive disorganization on Al Dhafra’s part, which led to them conceding two early goals; The first came by mistake in their own net in the fourth minute, while Al Nasr added their second goal from a penalty kick in the 12th minute.

After that, Al Dhafra’s performance improved and it threatened Al Nassr’s goal on more than one occasion, but the team lacked the final touch in front of goal.

In the final minutes of the first half, Al Dhafra defender Mohsen Al Rabja received a second yellow card, and the team completed the match with ten players, which complicated the task of returning the result.

At the beginning of the second half, Al Dhafra coach made a change by replacing Rayan Yaslam with Ibrahim Al Hosani, in an attempt to restore the team’s defensive balance, but the numerical shortage gave Al Nassr the advantage in possession and control. The technical staff also made other substitutions, with Mansour Al-Harbi, Marcelinho, and Rangel replacing Rostand Joe, Ezequiel, and Gudmonson.

Al Dhafra’s suffering increased after Leonard received a direct red card in the 73rd minute, so the team completed the match with nine players. As a result, Al-Soussi left and Firas Al-Khasibi entered with the aim of restoring defensive balance.

Although Al Nassr controlled the game in the remaining minutes, the score remained unchanged until the end of the match, with Al Dhafra losing 2-0.

With this loss, Al Dhafra’s score froze at 12 points in sixth place, while Al Nassr raised its score to 11 points, advancing to seventh place before the end of the eighth round matches.

At 4:40 pm today, Friday, the first football team of Al Dhafra Club will be a guest of its brother Al Nasr, in the match that brings them together at Rashid Stadium in the eighth round of the ADNOC Professional League.

Al Dhafra enters the match with renewed ambitions after the recent break, seeking to continue its positive performances and maintain the good image it showed during the past rounds.

During the press conference introducing the match, Montenegrin Zeljko Petrovic, Al Dhafra’s technical director, confirmed Al Dhafra’s desire to continue on the same path and present enjoyable attacking football that reflects the team’s identity and comprehensive style.

On the other hand, the home team, Al-Nasr, is looking forward to improving its position in the standings, and moving out of its current position to a better position that suits the club’s history and the ambitions of its fan base.

Al Dhafra occupies sixth place with 12 points, while Al Nasr stands in ninth place with 8 points.

Good luck to Al Dhafra players in providing a strong performance and achieving a positive result.

Montenegrin Zeljko Petrovic, coach of Al Dhafra Club, expressed his happiness with the seriousness shown by the players after returning from the break.

This came during the introductory press conference for the team’s match against Al-Nasr, in the eighth round of the ADNOC Professional League, which was held this Wednesday evening in the conference hall of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City, in the presence of the team’s player Firas Al-Khasibi.

Petrovic explained that the team continued to work hard during the last period, noting that the team lacked the services of three important players due to their commitment to their national teams, namely Leonard, Gudmonson, and Karim El-Barkawy.

Al Dhafra coach confirmed that Al Nassr is one of the best teams in the league, despite not having a large number of points, noting that it includes a distinguished group of players. The Al Dhafra coach added that they will continue to play in their usual style. He expressed his pride in the team’s players, whom he has great respect for.

Petrovic explained that the team works hard to present real football, stressing that he is a coach who believes in playing…

Firas Al-Khasibi: Continuing positive results requires winning off the field

For his part, the team’s defender, Firas Al Khasibi, confirmed the players’ readiness to continue the positive results and make Al Dhafra fans happy.

The Al Dhafra player pointed out that continuing victories requires achieving positive results away from home, adding that they will work to achieve this despite the strength and distinction of the Al Nasr team.

Al Khasibi hoped to see Al Dhafra fans in the stands to support the team.

Montenegrin Zeljko Petrovic, the technical director of Al Dhafra Club, expressed his happiness after the well-deserved 3-0 victory over Ittihad Kalba in the seventh round of the ADNOC Pro League, confirming that the team delivered one of its best performances this season.

This came during the post-match press conference held shortly after the end of the match at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium in Zayed City.

The Al Dhafra coach described the match as “very impressive,” noting that Al Dhafra faced a tough team with high quality, which had previously delivered high-level performances against heavyweight teams, and is known for its ability to maintain possession for long periods. He added: “Al Dhafra was at its best today, especially in the first half, during which we delivered an enjoyable performance.”

Petrovic expressed his great pride in his players who raised the team’s tally to 12 points at the end of the seventh round, confirming that these results make him happy and indicate a clear improvement in the group’s performance.

The coach explained that his main task is to keep the team in the Pro League, which he described as strong and difficult, due to the presence of seven big and competitive clubs like Al Ain, Al Wasl, Al Wahda, Al Nasr, and others. He added that he seeks to present a team that plays like the big ones, because he believes in exciting attacking football, saying: “I’m a coach who loves good play and doesn’t rely on pure defense.”

Petrovic emphasized that football is essentially based on players’ confidence in themselves and in their technical and medical staff, praising the fitness coach who has supervised the team’s preparation since the beginning of the season, along with the rest of the staff who work with great diligence and effort.

At the end of his speech, Petrovic congratulated everyone on this victory, especially thanking the chairman of Al Dhafra Club’s board of directors for his continuous support of the team and providing all its needs, revealing that he told his players before the match that he wanted to win for him. The Montenegrin coach also renewed his emphasis on the importance of this victory before the break period that extends for about twenty days, including a one-week vacation, indicating that the team will return afterwards to continue working with the aim of maintaining its position in the ADNOC Pro League.