Our head coach Paulo Sousa expressed his respect for Dibba Al Hisn, the next opponent in the 25th matchweek of ADNOC Professional League. He explained that this will be the last home match before the end of the season and will be an opportunity to celebrate the title with the fans who have supported the players throughout the current season.

He said: “We continue to play good football, as we have done throughout this season, to create chances and score goals. I hope to see the largest possible number of fans to attend so that we can make history together in this exceptional and wonderful season.”

 

Our player Igor Gomez considered the upcoming match against Dibba Al-Hisn an opportunity to celebrate the ADNOC Pro League title with the club’s fans. He noted that there are two matches remaining until the end of the season.

He invited the fans to attend and support the players saying: “On a personal level, I am proud of the club’s achievements by winning four titles during my first season. My teammates helped me a lot in adapting quickly to the atmosphere. I am very proud to have contributed to making the fans happy. It is something historical to achieve this number of titles in a single season.”

Shabab Al Ahli Club was crowned champions of the U-21 League after defeating Al Dhafra with a score of 4-2 in their final match of the competition, held this evening.

Shabab Al Ahli’s goals were scored by Ghaith Abdullah (2 goals), Abou Ibrahima Konaté (1 goal), and Nayef Ahmed (1 goal).

The UAE Football Association awarded the Shabab Al Ahli team — including the technical and administrative staff and players — with the league trophy and gold medals, in the presence of club officials.

Shabab Al Ahli secured the title with a total of 56 points throughout the competition, winning 18 matches, drawing 2, and losing 2, with the team scoring 71 goals during the tournament.

Shabab Al Ahli the champions and Al Nasr Shared the Spoils after 1-1 draw on Tuesday night at Al Maktoum Stadium, in the Matchweek 24 of the ADNOC Pro League.

Home team scored first and Munas Dabbur equalized for Shabab Al Ahli in 73th minute, Shabab Al Ahli raised its tally to 57 points, while Al Nasr move to 35 in seventh place.

Shabab Al Ahli have been
crowned champions of the 48th edition of the UAE President’s Cup, securing the title for the 11th time in their history after defeating Sharjah 2-1 in the final at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, crowned Shabab Al Ahli after the end of the match

Speaking at the prematch press conference for the president’s cup final, our head coach Paulo Sousa expressing his happiness at being in the final of the most prestigious competition in UAE. He explained that there is nothing more exciting for football fans than watching two big teams in the final.

The coach explained that the two teams know each other well, having met six times this season. He described Sharjah as a good team, led by an experienced coach wishing him success with UAE national team.

He said: “Our team has a winning mentality. We are striving to win another title this season. To achieve this goal, we must have passion and courage, focus more on all levels, and avoid mistakes.

 

Our player Guilherme Bala, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, described tomorrow’s match against Sharjah in the President’s Cup final as a complicated game, noting that the two teams know each other very well. Bala stated that all the players have a strong desire to win this important title at the end of a successful season for the team, adding that the small details will make the difference in this match.

Guilherme Bala emphasized that Shabab Alahli fans are the most important element in this final, and he hopes that with teammates will succeed in making them happy.

 

Shabab Alahli officially won the ADNOC Professional League title, with 56 points three matches remaining in the league. The title is ninth for the Knights.

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Our head coach Paulo Sousa emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Al Wasl in the 23rd round of the ADNOC Professional League. He reiterated his previous statement that all upcoming matches are equally important, and the team must put in the necessary effort to achieve a positive result.

He said: “I have been saying for weeks that every additional point and every result brings us closer to winning the title and achieving our goal. We have had a distinguished season so far, with the team’s efficiency, the players’ ideas, and the ability. All of this has allowed us to achieve positive results.”

He added: “we respect our opponent, Al Wasl, is a team that has achieved positive results recently. They have distinguished players and an excellent coach, and they are fighting to secure a top position.”

Our player, Riquelme Hernandez, confirmed that preparations for the upcoming match against Al Wasl have gone well, and that everyone is fully focused during the intense training sessions. Everyone is keen to follow the instructions of the technical staff, and every player is striving to give their best. Riquelme described the opponent as a strong team, emphasizing his full respect for Al Wasl and all the league teams.

He said, “We are fully aware that our team is capable of overcoming all difficulties. As the coach mentioned, all the upcoming matches are equally important and require even more focus. We go into every match looking to win and secure the three points, and we hope to succeed.”

Al Wahda and Shabab Al Ahli shared spoils after 2-2 draw on Sunday at Al Nahyan Stadium, in a rescheduled Matchweek 16 of the ADNOC Pro League.

Al Wahda took the lead in the 11th minute, Al Wahda doubled their lead in the 40th minute through Sasa Ivkovic.

Saeid Ezatolahi deficit the gap for Shabab Al Ahli in the added-on time of the first half which ended  2-1.

Sardar Azmoun brought them level with a powerful finish in the 54th minute.

The result saw Shabab Al Ahli strengthen their lead at the top, reaching 56 points, and Al Wahda 38 points.

 

Shabab Al Ahli coach Paulo Sousa explained that preparations for the match against Al Wahda in the 23rd round of the ADNOC Pro League focused on the players’ recovery after the last match against Khorfakan, adding that this will help them to make the best tactical and strategic decisions and continue their hard work to win matches.

The coach spoke about the opponent. He said, “Al Wahda’s level has witnessed a noticeable improvement this season, as they are competing for the top positions. The team plays good football, has character. They also have good squad”.

Paulo Sousa sent an important message to Shabab Alahli fans, saying, “We are approaching the end of the league. As I mentioned before, we have three final matches remaining. We must give our best to achieve our goal and win the title. The presence of a large number of fans motivates the players to do more. We will be waiting for them in Abu Dhabi.”

 

Our player Eid Khamis, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, described the match against Al Wahda as difficult and important, stating that they know the game will not be easy, especially as it is against a strong team. He emphasized their full respect for Al Wahda. Eid Khamis explained that all players are fully prepared for this important match.

 

Shabab Al Ahli extended their lead at the top of the ADNOC Pro League’s table raising its tally to 55 points after a big 4-0 win over Khorfakkan in matchweek 22 at Rashid Stadium.

Munas Dabbur opened the score in the 38^th minute to put Shabab Al Ahli in front.

The substitute Sardar Azmoum cemented the Dubai-based side lead when he towered above Khorfakkan’s defense to head in Yuri Cesar’s cross, while Kauan Santos Silva added in the 66th minute.

Shabab Al Ahli were awarded a penalty kick due to a handball on defender Abdalla Elrefaey. Cartabia stepped up and stroked the ball into the top corner ten minutes before the time to make it 4-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Shabab Paulo Sousa said that the next four league matches are like finals that must be won to achieve the goal. The first of these matches is the upcoming game against Khorfakkan, after tomorrow at Rashid Stadium.

The coach stated that the opponent is a defensively organized team with a strong ability to lead counterattacks. He emphasized the need to continue working to collect points. He said” “We must be more effective to achieve victory. We need to show our identity and competence in creating chances and scoring goals.”

Paulo Sousa sent an important message to Shabab Alahli fans, urging them to support the players. He emphasized that the presence of a large number of fans and their strong support for the players will motivate them to work harder to win the league title.

Our player, Sultan Adel, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, explained that they will fight hard to secure points against Khorfakkan. He emphasized the great importance of the match.

Sultan Adel confirmed that the team’s preparations for this important game went well, indicating that the team is now fully prepared for the match, and they will do their best to male fans happy.

 

 

speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa expressed his great happiness being present at the press conference of the Adib Cup final against Al Jazira, He praised the sponsors and their important role in developing and enriching football.

The coach spoke about the preparations for the match, explaining that the longer period of preparation helped to rest the players and allowed the technical staff to prepare the team well, to make the best decisions, starting with selecting formations, making substitutions

He said: “Our team creates many chances and dominates offensively, but sometimes we don’t score. In the final third, we need to increase our focus and effectiveness, and have more possessions, because our opponents are thinking of a comeback in the final minutes.

our player Luka Milivojevic, expressed his happiness to reach the final. He praised the excellent organization in various UAE football competitions, appreciating the sponsors’ presence to support football, developing its level, and attracting fans to watch the matches.

Luka hoped the final match would be well attended by the public and that the team would receive the necessary support. He said, “We always strive to win . We are a confident team. The most important is for all players to be in best physical, technical, and mental condition.”

 

Shabab Alahli extended their lead in the ADNOC Professional League, raising the tally to 52 points, after winning Kalba, in the matchweek 21 at Kalba stadium. Shabab Al Ahli took the lead through Cartabia in the 65th minute, Kalba equalized in the 91st minute, while Igor Gomes Silva scored a last-gasp winner to secure the three points for the Knights.

Congratulations to our u17 national team for qualifying for the finals of the Junior World Cup Together to raise emirates football flag

تهانينا لمنتخبنا الوطني تحت 17 سنة على تأهله لنهائيات كأس العالم للناشئين معاً لرفع علم الإمارات لكرة القدم

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa emphasized that the upcoming match against Kalba is difficult, describing the opponent as a defensively committed team with a good ability to lead counterattacks.

He said: “We faced Kalba in the first round at home and completely dominated the match. In the next match, we must have a fast, dynamic rhythm, so that we can find some gaps between the two defensive lines in the midfield, the back line, we need movement and quick decision-making to win.”

He added: “To achieve victory in the next match, we need to continue in creating chances and being effective to score goals, in a way that allows us to achieve our goal of outperforming the opposing team and securing the match points.”

 

Our player Sergio Damian, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, described the upcoming match against Kalba as a difficult, expecting defensive game from the home team. He pointed out that they, as players, will work hard and strive to achieve victory and secure points in this important match.

 

Shabab Al Ahli raised its tally to 49 points on the top of the table, after goalless draw against  Al Ain  at Rashid Stadium on Monday, in the 20th matchweek of the Adnoc pro league

Shabab Al Ahli coach Paulo Sousa emphasized the great importance of the match against Al Ain in the 20^th ,matchweek of the ADNOC Pro League, at Rashid Stadium., he said that the match will be extremely difficult, against one of the most important teams with a distinguished players and a good coach.

The coach reiterated his confidence in the  players, saying: “As a coach, I am always confident, especially when you have highly qualified players who work hard and diligently on a daily basis. They have a professional mentality, the desire and passion, and always strive to win matches. This is our goal on Monday.”

He added: “At the moment, the focus is on recovery and getting the players back, especially since we are coming off a match with extra time against Al Wasl, which required significant physical effort. We have time to continue working on tactical and strategic aspects, while focusing on our identity and creating opportunities to score goals and outperform our opponents.”

 

Our player, Kuan Santos, described the upcoming match against Al Ain as a difficult one, indicating that all the players are ready. He said: “We were subjected to great physical and mental pressure in the previous match, but we will be prepared well for the upcoming match. Such games put the players at their highest level. Al Ain has good players capable of making a difference. Yes, it is a difficult match,  but we will do everything to make our fans happy.”

Shabab Alahli qualified for the President’s Cup final after winning Al Wasl 1-0,  the lone goal scored by Yuri Cesar in the first extra time. Shabab Alahli will face Sharjah in the final.

 

Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah i shared the spoils in the top-of-the-table game during matchweek 19 of the ADNOC Pro League.

The draw secured the seven-point gap for Shabab Al Ahli at the top of the table, while Sharjah are second with 41 points.

Shabab Al Ahli should have broken the deadlick after four minutes when they were awarded a penalty kick, but Sharjah’s goalkeeper was the hero as he parried away Cartabia’s shot.

Nine minutes after the break, Guilherme Da Silva cut inside the penalty area and unleashed a shot, but Sharjah’s keeper was on time again.

The two sides tried to secure the three points through several attempts , but the goalless decided the game.

 

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa emphasized the importance of the match against Sharjah in the 19th matchweek of the ADNOC Professional League, at Sharjah Stadium at 10:00 PM on Friday. He pointed out that the match is against the strongest opponent in the league, and winning the game means a lot.
The coach explained that the team needs to be at its best to continue achieving positive results and that requires passion, and everyone must be at their highest level to achieve and sustain positive results, especially against a strong opponent.
He said: “We will have the passion; we can be ourselves and highlight our identity to continue on our path until the end of the season. This is what we seek to achieve: to become league champions. We have a long way to go, and we must be committed and work hard to win.”

Our player, Hareb Abdullah, expected a tough match, as it brings together two big teams competing for the league title. He indicated that Shabab Alahli is currently leading the table, and they are aware of the importance of the game and the need to achieve a result that strengthens the team’s position.
Hareb Abdullah confirmed that preparations for the upcoming match went well, promising to give his best with his teammates, adhere to the technical staff’s directives, to achieve the desired results. He added that they are striving to achieve victory and continue their streak of positive results.

 

Shabab Al Ahli qualified to the ADIB Cup final after a 2–2 draw with Sharjah in the second leg of the semi-finals at Rashid Stadium.

With this result, Shabab Al Ahli advance with a 5–3 aggregate score, having won the first leg 3–1.

Cartabia scored the two goals for Shabab Al Ahli from penalty spot in 52 and 68 minutes.

Shabab Al Ahli will face Al Jazira in the final on 19 April 2025

 

Shabab Alahli secured a 3-1 win over Sharjah in the first leg of the ADIB Cup semi-finals, setting up a decisive second leg at Rashid Stadium.

with Renan Victor Da Silva opened the score for the visitors with a header in the 11th minute from a Cartabia free-kick.

Mateus Lima doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, converting a rebound to give Shabab Al Ahli control. Sharjah fought back, and Ousmane Camara pulled one back in the 40th minute with a strong header.

Just before halftime, Renan Victor Da Silva struck again in the 48th minute, finishing another Cartabia assist to restore Shabab Al Ahli’s two-goal cushion. The second half saw fewer chances, though Yuri César forced a great save from Adel Alhosani in the 63rd minute.

With the second leg set for March 23, Sharjah face a tough challenge to overturn the deficit and keep their ADIB Cup hopes alive.

 

Our head coach Paulo Sousa explained that the team will face the same opponent, Sharjah, again, but this time in a different competition, in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup semi-final, pointing out that both teams are playing their best this season.

He said: “To win the match, we must do our best, just as we did in the previous match against Sharjah in the AFC Champions League, with the same ambition and passion. We need to be more effective.”

He added: “We must respect the opposing team. Sharjah is a strong team with a good playing style that enables them to win matches. We must be ourselves and show our identity, which I strongly believe in.”

our player, Mohammed Jumaa Al Mansouri, confirmed that they are ready for the upcoming match against Sharjah in the first leg of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup semi-finals. He explained that preparations for the match went well, describing the opponent as a strong team, requires a great focus in order to achieve results that will make fans happy

Speaking at the prematch press conference our head coach Paulo Sousa, confirmed that the chances are equal between Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah, in tomorrow’s match in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League, indicating that the match is the second in the knockout round after a good season for both teams.

He : “I believe that we will overcome all difficulties by creating opportunities and scoring goals, to achieve our goal and qualify to the next round, we are building a winning culture day after day. The best way to achieve victory is to control the game with or without ball.

Our player Yuri Cesar, stated that preparations went well, stressing that all players are ready. He said: “the match will not be easy, and we realize that  Sharjah has good players, form our side we will fight hard to achieve the  result that secure our position in semi-finals.”

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, described tomorrow’s match against Sharjah in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League as an important moment, when facing a strong opponent, and has an attacking line that can make a difference and a defense that showed clear solidarity, with experienced coach.

 

He said: “We face some challenges as we missed some key players like Riquelme, but we are looking for solutions in an effort to achieve victory and qualify for the next stage. We play good football, with ambition and passion, and work on creating chances and scoring goals to win”

 

Our player Luka Milivojevic confirmed his full respect for Sharjah Club as a strong opponent, indicating that they are ready for the match despite the challenges, hoping that the team will receive great support from the fans.

He said: “One of the strange things in my football career is that I face the same team in five consecutive matches, within one month, but on the other hand, we will do our best and see what happens at the end of this month. We need to take each match separately, to achieve what is required.”

 

Shabab Al Ahli topped the ADNOC Pro League’s table with 47 points, after winning Bani Yas 2-0 in the 18^th matchweek tonight at Rashid stadium.

This win helped the Dubai-based side maintain a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Renan Victor Da Silva opened the score in the 26th minute and the substitute and Yuri Cesar secured a added the second six minutes to the final whistle.

تصدر شباب الأهلي جدول ترتيب دوري أدنوك للمحترفين برصيد 47 نقطة، بعد فوزه على بني ياس 2-0 في الجولة^{الثامنة عشرة} من دوري الخليج العربي لكرة القدم الليلة على ملعب راشد.

وساعد هذا الفوز الفريق الذي يتخذ من دبي مقراً له في الحفاظ على صدارة جدول الترتيب بسبع نقاط.

افتتح رينان رينان فيكتور دا سيلفا التسجيل في الدقيقة 26 وأضاف البديل يوري سيزار الهدف الثاني قبل ست دقائق من صافرة النهاية.

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, described the match against Bani Yas as a very complicated game, against a dangerous team with high commitment and good physical capabilities, led by experienced coach in the UAE league, and therefore we must be at our best level.

 

The coach praised his players and said: “We are a team that has confidence and efficiency, I note the great work of our players who achieve distinctive results, we must fight hard in all competitions, with performance, work, ambition and courage, which gives us the confidence to overcome strong teams such as Bani Yas.”

 

Paulo Sousa continued to send messages to Shabab Al Ahli fans, and said: “Once again, I ask, for the fans’ support to continue, because their presence gives the players the energy and motivation, I hope that the number of fans increases in each match, so that we can overcome the difficulties in the Bani Yas match and the upcoming matches.”

 

Our player Breno Cascardo, stressed the great importance of the upcoming match against Bani Yas, adding that everyone is aware of the importance of the match, and the necessity of achieving a positive result He said:  “We always focus on the points we need to collect, in addition to working on correcting some of the negatives that during the previous matches, so that we can achieve the desired results.”

 

Shabab Alahli extended their lead in the ADNOC Professional League, after winning 2-0 against Al Orouba, in the 17th matchweek of the League.

 

Guilherme Bala scored for Shabab Al Ahli in the 54th minute and Sardar Azmoun added the second goal in the 82nd minute.

The result raised Shabab Alahli’s tally to 44 points at the top of the table, seven points ahead of  second place Sharjah, while Al Orouba’s stops at 3 points at the bottom of the table.

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa considered the upcoming match against Al Orouba on Sunday, at Rashid Stadium, as a return to the ADNOC Professional League, stressing the need to focus and be responsible during the match, adding that the game requires the team to be quicker in making decisions.

The coach explained that Al Orouba plays on quick counterattack, and usually loses in single goal difference, as happened against Al Wasl and Al Jazira, calling on the players to be committed and responsible from the beginning of the match to its end, and to be focused and creating chances to score goals and win.

Paulo Sousa sent an important message to the club’s fans, stressing the need for their presence in every match, he said: “This is a request from me and the players to increase the number of supporters, because this gives us the motivation to win. We have achieved ten consecutive victories, and they will enable us to overcome difficulties and continue with a series of positive results.”

 

Our player Mateus Lima, who accompanied the coach to the press conference, described the upcoming match against Al-Arouba as an important match that requires focus and confidence in what they are doing on the field, against a good team that caused many difficulties for the opponent teams during the league matches.

Matheus Lima stressed that everyone must maintain full focus from the beginning of the match until its end, promising to do his best with the rest of his teammates in order to make the fans happy.

 

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, stated that  the match against Al-Wehdat of Jordan in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 is considered a continuation of the first game, adding that Shabab Al-Ahli need to work for the remaining 90 minutes.

 

The coach said: “What is important is what we are working on and what was applied during the match, and this shows our mentality, the whole team must attack and defend at the same time, and with this advantage that we have we must not retreat, and we must be committed to all the concepts that we apply in the matches.”

 

He added: “For me, the mentality must be correct, we expect the opponent to take the risk to score, so we must deal with this, we must be in control of the match from beginning to end and strive to create opportunities and score goals to win the game.”

 

Our player Riquelme Hernandez, explained that the remaining ninety minutes against Al-Wehdat are very important, despite the victory achieved in the first leg, indicating that they consider it an important final, indicating that training continued throughout the week. He added: “we faced some difficulties in the previous match, we expect them to be less next home match”.

 

Shabab Alahli wins Al Wehdat 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg tie at the Amman International Stadium on Wednesday.

Sardar Azmoun scored both goals to give Shabab Al Ahli a comfortable advantage to take home, with the sides to meet again on February 19.

Speaking at the prematch press conference, for Al-Wehdat match in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, our head coach Paulo Sousa, sent his tanks to the host team for the warm reception, indicating that they are facing tough opponent in an important competition.

 

He said: “Our opponent Al-Wehdat is an organized team in terms of defense and is fierce and aggressive on the individual level. Their best moments are the counterattack, they caused a lot of problems for the opponent, for that we need to focus more”.

He added: “Our team prefers possession and speed, and I expect that the pitch may not help, so we have to make faster decisions. I hope that the players have the required mentality and mindset, efficiency, ambition and passion to win the match, while maintaining identity, creating chances and scoring goals.”

 

Our player Mateus Lima, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, stated that everyone is fully prepared for the upcoming match against Al-Wehdat of Jordan, promising to give their best on the field, noting that the match will not be easy.

He said: “We are playing against a strong opponent, but our mentality is positive. We will do our best. Competition between players is a good thing. Any player on the field knows what is required and can give his best. The most important thing is to build a winning mentality and continue winning.”

 

Shabab Alahli raised its tally to 41 points in the top of the table after  3-1 win for over Ajman in matchweek 15 of the ADNOC Pro League.

Cartabia gave the lead to the home team after 38 minutes when he successfully converted from a penalty spot and stroked the ball into the bottom corner.

Mateus Lima cemented added the second goal after four minutes, after Guilherme Da Silva teed up the Brazilian player outside the box, and Lima cut inside the box and nodded the ball into the far side of the net.

Guilherme Da Silva picked up the ball inside the box and fired a curling effort from a tight angle to make it 3-0 before the break.

Rocky Marciano reduced the deficit for Ajman a minute before the time with a curling effort from inside the box.

 

 

Wish him a speedy recovery and a strong comeback

أتمنى له الشفاء العاجل والعودة القوية

 

Shabab Alahli topped the table of the ADNOC Pro League after winning 3-0 win over Dibba Al Hisn in their rescheduled Matchweek 12 fixture at Saqr bin Mohammad Al Qassimi Stadium.

Shabab Alahli raised its tally to 38 points, overtaking Sharjah by a single point, while Dibba Al Hisn remains 13th with 9 points.

Mateus Lima opened the scoring in the 25th minute. In the 59th minute, Saeid Ezatolahi doubled the lead with a powerful header from a perfectly delivered corner.

The third goal came in the 73rd minute, as Mateus Lima capitalized on a defensive error to score his second of the match, sealing a dominant victory for his team.

 

 

 

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference our head coach Paulo Sousa, confirmed that preparations went well for the upcoming match against Dibba Al-Hisn, in the ADNOC Professional League, at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Stadium at 5:15 pm Tuesday, stressing the need to continue collecting points.

The coach admitted that it is not easy to beat the strong oppnent, as they are fighting to avoid relegation. He said: “We have to be at the highest levels of focus throughout the match, we always strive to continue winning in all games.”

 

Our player Walid Abbas, who accompanied the coach in the press conference, described the upcoming match against Dibba Al-Hisn as an important and difficult game, because it is against a good team that  has a desire to improve its position in the league, and led by an experienced coach, and good players who have the ambition and motivation to achieve positive results.

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, described the upcoming match against Al Bataeh as a great challenge in the ADNOC Professional League, facing strong opponent, expecting that Al Bataeh will come with high morale, after their win over Al Wahda in the last matchweek.

 

He said: “Certainly, Al Bataeh will enter the match with greater motivation, as they are playing at their home stadium. We had the opportunity to get to know this stadium more in our last match against Ajman, we will fight to win in all circumstances.”

 

 

Our player Renan Victor, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, stated that the upcoming match in the ADNOC Professional League against Al Bataeh will not be easy, indicating that the opponent is strong team, promising to do his best with teammates to achieve the results that can make fans happy.

Shabab Al Ahli qualified for the semi-finals of the UAE President’s Cup, after winning Ajman 2-1 in the quarter-final match at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium.

The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw, in the second half, Matheus Lima opened the score in the 57th minute, and Ajman scored the equalizer in the 74th minute, and after one minute, Munas Dabbur gave lead to Shabab Al Ahli by scoring the second goal.

 

Shabab Al Ahli snatched a 2-1 hard-earned victory over Al Jazira on Tuesday in matchweek 13 of the ADNOC Pro League.

The result leads Shabab Al Ahli to the top of the table with 32 points, while Al Jazira sit fifth with 21 points.

Excitedness was present in the first half, especially in the last fifteen minutes, when three goals were scored to break the silence of the game.

It was Cartabia, who broke the deadlock, after 36 minutes when he was teed up inside the box as his first-time volley was saved by Al Jazira’s goalkeeper Ali Khaseif and he nodded the rebound in.

The Pride of Abu Dhabi’s response came very quickly two minutes after Cartabia’s opener when Khalifa Alhammadi lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper to restore the parity for Al Jazira.

The Dubai-based side refused to go to the dressing rooms before going in front again, and they did so.

 

Today we were happy to honor one of our loyal fans after the match. We are proud to have her with us and we believe that determination and persistence are the secret of the red strength. Thank you for your continuous support to Shabab Al-Ahli Club

سعدنا اليوم بتكريم إحدى مشجعاتنا الوفيات بعد المباراة. نحن فخورون بوجودها معنا ونؤمن بأن العزيمة والإصرار هما سر قوة الأحمر. شكراً على دعمكم المتواصل لنادي شباب الأهلي

 

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, stressed the importance of the next match against Al Jazira on Tuesday, at Rashid Stadium, in the 13^th matchweek of the ADNOC Professional League, hoping to continue the winning streak in all competitions.

The coach described the match as complicated and difficult, against a strong opponent. He said: “Since joining the club, I have followed the same approach, passion for winning and working to establish identity, and continue to develop the levels of players.”

Our player Mohammed Jumaa Al Mansouri, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, announced that all the players are ready for the upcoming match against Al Jazira, which is considered one of the strong teams in the league, stressing that they are keen to fight in all matches to win the league as it is the most important title.

 

Shabab Al Ahli crowned champions of the Challenge Shield after winning their host Al Rayyan 3-1 in the UAE-Qatar Super Cup match at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha.

Shabab Al Ahli took the lead in 28^th minute through Yuri Sezar, and Al Rayyan leveled the score at the end of the first half.

Just seven minutes after the break, Shabab Al Ahli came back again and scored the second goal by Sardar Azmoun, while Guilherme Bala made it 3-1 in the dying minutes.

 

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, expressed his happiness with the team’s participation in the UAE-Qatar Super Cup match against Al Rayan, praising the warm reception upon arrival to Doha, hoping that the two teams will present a match of a high technical level that will please the fans.

He considered the match as an important final against a strong opponent led by a capable coach, indicating that the game will not be easy, adding that the match requires the highest levels of concentration to achieve the desired goal.

He said: “The preparations went well and the players showed their desire and passion to achieve victory. There are important things in such matches such as commitment, focus, possession, creating opportunities and scoring goals.”

 

Our player Saeed Ezzat Allah, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, explained that everyone is ready for the match against Al Rayyan, in the UAE-Qatar Super Cup, indicating that the team is competing in several tournaments this season, stressing that Shabab Al Ahli is a big club.