As part of preparations for Matchday 23 of the ADNOC Pro League, Baniyas Football Club held its official pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against Al Bataeh. The conference featured Head Coach Daniel Isaila and first-team player Sail Samuel, who both shared their thoughts on the upcoming fixture.

Coach Daniel Isaila began by acknowledging the strength of the opposing team and the importance of the match:

“We have a very important and challenging game ahead of us against Al Bataeh. They have high-quality players and, in my opinion, their current position in the table does not reflect the potential and talent within their squad. They are a well-organized and ambitious team.”

He also reflected on the team’s previous performance, highlighting the effort and resilience shown in the victory over Sharjah:

“We are coming off a very tough match where we managed to secure three points against a strong side like Sharjah, and on their home ground, while playing with ten men. The players gave twice the usual effort and intensity. It was a physically demanding game.”

Isaila stressed the importance of recovery and maintaining the same competitive spirit:

“Now, we must focus on recovery in the best way possible. Our aim is to prepare for the next match with the same fighting spirit and commitment we showed last week. Our goal remains clear — to win and collect all three points.”

Sail Samuel: We’ve Proven Our Strength and Will Continue to Fight

Midfielder Siyel Samuel echoed his coach’s sentiment and emphasized the team’s determination:

“In the last match, we proved that we can win under any circumstances. We showed great character and unity, and most importantly, we secured three vital points against a strong team like Sharjah, away from home.”

Looking ahead to the next challenge, he added:

“We now face another tough opponent in Al Bataeh. Despite the short time between matches, we’re doing everything we can to recover properly and prepare both physically and mentally.”

Samuel concluded with a message of focus and ambition:

“We are giving our all in training and recovery to ensure we are fully ready. The team is united, motivated, and determined to deliver a strong performance and secure another win.”