Baniyas played out a 1-1 draw against Ajman at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium in Round 8 of the 2026/27 ADNOC Pro League season.

The Sky Blues entered the encounter determined to secure a positive result away from home and delivered an organised first-half performance, maintaining possession and looking to create opportunities in the final third.

Baniyas broke the deadlock in the third minute of first-half stoppage time (45+3), when Saviour Godwin capitalised on a pass from teammate Mahamadou Camara inside the penalty area, firing the ball into the net to give the Sky Blues a deserved lead heading into the break.

The contest remained competitive after the restart, with both sides looking to create attacking opportunities. However, Baniyas were reduced to ten men in the 61st minute when Khamis Al Mansoori received a second yellow card.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Baniyas remained disciplined and worked to protect their lead. Ajman eventually found an equaliser in the 71st minute through Victor Souza, whose deflected effort found its way into the back of the net.

Both teams continued to push forward in search of a winning goal during the closing stages, with Baniyas determined to regain the advantage and secure all three points. However, neither side managed to find a breakthrough, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The result takes Baniyas to two points after eight rounds of the ADNOC Pro League. The Sky Blues will look to build on the positives from the performance as they continue working towards improved results in the upcoming fixtures.