{"id":2588,"date":"2026-09-18T19:59:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dfsc.ae\/?p=2588"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:21:01","slug":"horvat-adib-cup-is-a-strong-and-exciting-competition-and-an-opportunity-for-some-players-to-prove-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfsc.ae\/en\/horvat-adib-cup-is-a-strong-and-exciting-competition-and-an-opportunity-for-some-players-to-prove-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"Horvat: “ADIB Cup is a strong and exciting competition, and an opportunity for some players to prove themselves.”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Head coach of Al Dhafra FC confirmed that\u00a0 ADIB Cup will be a strong and exciting competition, particularly given the good preparations demonstrated by all participating clubs this season.<\/p>\n

Horvart made the remarks during the pre-match press conference ahead of Al Dhafra\u2019s opening-round clash against Baniyas, which was also attended by Al Dhafra player Draman Kumari.<\/p>\n

Horvat added that all clubs have prepared well for the cup competition, noting that the tournament provides a good opportunity for some players to receive more playing time and prove their abilities.<\/p>\n

Regarding Al Dhafra\u2019s preparations for the match, Horvat explained that all players have been training well, stressing that the competition gives them an opportunity to express their character and abilities more fully and demonstrate what they can offer on the pitch.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Al Dhafra first-team defender Draman Kumari expects the match against Baniyas to be difficult, while emphasizing that all players will enter the game with the objective of securing victory and claiming all three points.<\/p>\n

Kumari also called on Al Dhafra supporters to arrive early at Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium, support the team, and stand behind the players throughout the match<\/p>\n

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