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Sharjah 24
5 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Dibba Al Hisn Football Club to return to the Professional League
The club emphasised that the grant constitutes a fundamental pillar in the development of sports infrastructure and achieving sustainability in building strong clubs capable of competing in various fields. In a press statement, the club confirmed that the grant reflects His Highness's commitment to supporting the sports sector and upgrading its facilities, which will contribute to strengthening the capabilities of clubs and developing the performance of teams, most notably the first football team. The club noted that the anticipated stadium will bring about a qualitative shift in the sports performance environment and provide an ideal platform for honing the skills of players and meeting the aspirations of fans. Constant source of inspiration His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Rashid Al Tarban, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dibba Al Hisn Football Club, praised the unlimited support that sports in the emirate receives from His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. He noted that His Highness's continuous generosity represents a constant source of inspiration and motivation for athletes and reflects an integrated development vision based on empowering youth and elevating sports institutions to the highest levels. Al Tarban also expressed the club's great appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council; His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council; and His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. He commended their continued support, which has had the greatest impact in consolidating the institutional structure of the sports sector across the emirate. The Chairman of the Club's Board of Directors indicated that the 2024-2025 sports season marked a historic milestone in the journey of the first team, which competed in the ADNOC Professional League for the first time and succeeded in delivering outstanding performances that earned the respect and appreciation of the sports community, despite the significant challenges it faced throughout the tournament. Valuable lessons Al Tarban emphasised that the team's positive results, the players' heroic performance, and the tactical discipline on the field are all indicators of technical maturity and tangible development in collective performance. He pointed out that the team's failure to continue in the Professional League, despite competing until the final round, was due to circumstances beyond its control in some crucial matches. However, the experience remains a source of pride and valuable lessons upon which the team's future will be built. Al Tarban apologised to the club fans for the past, emphasising that the coming period will be a time of progress, continuity, and perseverance. Time for reorganisation In preparation for the new season, the club announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan to reorganise the team's ranks. This plan began with renewing confidence in Egyptian coach Captain Tarek El Sayed, who had previously successfully led the team in previous stages and demonstrated his technical skills and tactical ability to keep pace with the requirements of the First Division. New players Al Tarban explained that the club succeeded in retaining the most prominent foreign players who had contributed significantly during the previous season such as Medna, Alion, and Vitor, while also seeking to strengthen the team's ranks with new players who would contribute to creating a technical balance and preparing it to achieve its goal of returning to the Premier League. External training camps Al Tarban pointed out that the management is currently studying several options for holding an external training camp during the preparation period. The proposed destinations include Serbia, Turkey, and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The goal is to enhance the team's physical and technical readiness and build harmony among the team members before the start of official competitions. The club also extended its thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC), for its continuous support of the first team and all the club's sports teams. He emphasised that this support has directly contributed to achieving numerous gains and has instilled confidence and motivation among the players and the technical and administrative staff. Back to the Professional League Concluding his statement, the Chairman of the Dibba Al Hisn Club Board of Directors emphasised that the club will continue to work with determination and resolve to return to the Professional League through an integrated administrative and technical system, a strategy based on investing in talent, and long-term planning. He noted that the dream has not stopped, and that the next season will be an opportunity to return to the top ranks, with the support of the fans, the solidarity of the city's residents, and the team's unwavering will to achieve the impossible.
Sharjah 24
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah to face Singapore's Lion City in AFC Champions League 2
Pursuing the first title Sharjah aims to secure its first title of the season under the guidance of Romanian coach Cosmin Olăroiu, who is preparing to take over the UAE national team. Having missed out on the ADNOC Professional League title and the President's Cup, the Asian title has become their primary goal to end the season on a high note. Key players The team relies on standout players, including Kaio Lucas, who has scored five goals and provided three assists in the tournament, and Luan Martins Pereira, the team's top scorer with five goals and two assists. Training focus According to the club's official website, the team conducted a focused training session yesterday, fueled by ambitions to write a new chapter in the club's history. Sharjah topped Group C in the group stage with 13 points and advanced through the knockout rounds, defeating Al-Hussein Jordan on penalties in the Round of 16, and overcoming Al-Ahly in the quarterfinals by the same method. They secured their spot in the final by defeating Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia 2-1 on aggregate in the semifinals. Lion City sailors' momentum On the other hand, Lion City enters the final with high spirits after winning the Singapore League title last week, marking their second local title since 2021. They topped Group F with 10 points, advanced past Muangthong United in the quarterfinals, and eliminated Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the semifinals, beating Sydney FC 2-1 on aggregate. New format of the tournament This edition of the tournament is the first in the history of the AFC Champions League 2 under its new format, featuring several prominent teams from the continent. It aims to enhance continental competition and provide an additional platform for Asian clubs to achieve regional success.
Sharjah 24
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Hamdan bin Mubarak greets Shabab Al Ahli on President's Cup win
Wi shes for continued success Sheikh Hamdan expressed his best wishes to the 'Knights' for continued achievements and success in future competitions. Praise for staff and players He commended the efforts of the club's technical and administrative staff, recognizing their pivotal role in securing both the President's Cup and the ADNOC Professional League title. Sheikh Hamdan also praised the players for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Sharjah 24
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah to face Shabab Al Ahli in ADIB Cup semi-final
A month of high-stakes matches This is the third of five scheduled matches between Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli this month, spanning various local and continental tournaments. The teams previously faced off in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, with Sharjah advancing. They will also meet again in the ADNOC Professional League. Sharjah's history in the competition In the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup, Sharjah has played nine matches against Shabab Al Ahli. Sharjah has one win, three losses, and five draws in these encounters. Sharjah has played 99 total matches in the competition, winning 32, drawing 30, and losing 37, with 146 goals scored and 151 conceded. The team won the title once, during the 2022-2023 season. Challenges ahead for Sharjah Sharjah's coach, Cosmin Olariu, acknowledged significant challenges due to the absence of several international players but remains confident in his team's ability to perform at its best. Shabab Al Ahli's record and ambitions Shabab Al Ahli has played 118 matches in the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup, winning 53, drawing 39, and losing 26, with 205 goals scored and 144 conceded. As the most successful team in the competition with five titles, Shabab Al Ahli coach Paulo Sousa stressed the importance of presenting their best performance and being more effective against Sharjah's mature and skilled team.
Arab Times
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsiya finalizes preparations for Gulf Club Champions League semifinals
DUBAI, March 2: Al-Qadsiya wrapped up its training session this evening in Dubai, UAE, as the team prepares to face Al-Nasr at Al-Maktoum Stadium in the semi-finals of the Gulf Club Champions League. Al-Qadsiya will be without Libyan Mohammed Soula and Jassim Al-Matar due to injury, along with Nigerian Daniel Jibola, who is suspended due to card accumulation. Meanwhile, UAE's Al-Nasr confirmed that Abdullah Toure has suffered a second-degree tear in the posterior muscle of his left foot. The injury was sustained during the 17th round of the ADNOC Professional League against Al-Jazira. Toure was absent from Al-Nasr's recent match against Ajman last Thursday, which ended in a 1-2 defeat in the 18th round. This result extended Al-Nasr's winless streak to four consecutive league matches, leaving them in seventh place with 26 points. On the other hand, Al-Arabi resumed training on Saturday in preparation for hosting Oman's Al-Seeb this Wednesday at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium in the first leg of the Asian Challenge League quarter-finals. Coach Nasser Al-Shatti granted his players a rest following their 2-1 victory over Al-Nasr in the seventh round of the Zain Premier League. The win allowed Al-Arabi to share the top spot with Kuwait SC, boosting team morale ahead of their crucial match against Al-Seeb. Al-Arabi will have a full squad available, except for Salman Al-Awadhi, who remains sidelined due to injury. The Al-Seeb delegation is scheduled to arrive today. The Omani club has been struggling with inconsistent performances domestically, recently dropping two points in the title race against Al-Nahda, and reducing its lead to just three points. Notably, Al-Seeb suffered defeats in both the Sultan of Oman Cup final against Al-Shabab and the Omani Super Cup against Dhofar. Their performance has been in decline since the start of the league's second round.
