The press conference introductory to the match between Bani Yas and Al Jazira for the first round of the ADNOC Professional League was held this evening, which was attended by coach Joao Pedro Souza and player Fawaz Awana, along with a number of local press.

The coach indicated at the beginning of his speech that it is an important and difficult match for both teams and a big challenge for both sides.

He added: "Al Jazira has a distinguished team and they have many players who enjoy high skills in addition to a capable coach with great experience."

He continued: "We will try to make the match difficult for the opposing team and to be fully focused throughout the match and to come out with a positive result."

Speaking about Bani Yas' ambitions this season, the coach explained: "We have high ambitions this season and our focus is great on achieving positive results that satisfy our ambitions and aspirations."

Regarding Bani Yas’ readiness, the coach explained that all players are ready for this match despite some minor injuries, but all players are ready to play this match.

He continued: “It will be a completely different match from the previous match, as the opponent is different and the tournament is different as well, so the calculations will be completely different now.”

Speaking about the team’s transfer market, the coach explained: “We feel completely satisfied with the deals that were concluded this summer and we are fully confident that this group is capable of meeting our aspirations and ambitions this season.”

Player Fawaz Awana also spoke, saying: “A big match awaits us against Al Jazira, it is a derby match and this match always witnesses a lot of enthusiasm, excitement and rivalry, and this match is usually difficult for both parties.”

Awana added: “We had a special preparation period in the summer and now we are entering the season with great ambition to achieve results that befit the reputation of this club and satisfy its fans.”

Fawaz concluded: “We are waiting for our fans to support the team in the derby match, as they are the real motivation and incentive to achieve victory and come out with a result.” "This makes the crowd happy."