Baniyas held the pre-match press conference ahead of its upcoming clash against Sharjah in Round 22 of the ADNOC Pro League, with head coach Daniel Isăilă and player Khamis Al Hammadi addressing the media.

Head coach Daniel Isăilă stressed the importance of the upcoming match and the need to deliver a strong performance at home.

“We are facing an important match at home. Although we were not satisfied with our previous game, we analyzed it well and focused on recovery and preparation over the last two days,” Isăilă said.

He added:
“We have some players returning, with Yahya Nader back from suspension. Mackenzie was ill and trained separately, while Hassan Al Muharrami is still recovering after nose surgery.”

Isăilă continued:
“The rest of the squad is in good condition, except Suhail Al Noobi, who will miss the match due to suspension.”

Speaking about the opponent, he said:
“We know it will not be an easy match. Sharjah are a very strong team with high quality, regardless of their current position in the table.”

He added:
“From analyzing their recent matches, especially their last game, we saw how they came back strongly against Al Wasl and created many chances.”

Isăilă emphasized the mental aspect:
“Sharjah are a well-organized team with strong individual players, so we must be mentally strong from the first minute and play with confidence and discipline.”

He concluded:
“If we stay focused and disciplined, I am confident we can deliver a good performance and achieve a positive result.”

Al Hammadi: We aim to make our fans happy

Player Khamis Al Hammadi confirmed the team’s readiness and highlighted the importance of the match.

“It is an important match against a strong team like Sharjah, and we know it will not be easy. We need to stay fully focused throughout the game,” he said.

He added:
“We prepared well, and all players are ready to give their best on the pitch.”

Al Hammadi continued:
“We must follow the coach’s instructions and play with a strong fighting spirit, as these matches require maximum effort and concentration.”

He concluded:
“Our goal is to achieve a positive result at home and make our fans happy. We will give everything to secure the three points.”