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Al Jazira look to bounce back as Shabab Al Ahli eye full points
Gulf Today
|April 11, 2025
Inanaction-packed Istround ofthe UAE Pro League, 12 teams will be in action in mouth-watering clashes. The Matchweek 21 will be played over two days, on Friday and Saturday.
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The Matchweek 21 kicks off on Friday, with Ajman hosting Al Jazira at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium forthe 17:55 kick-off. At the same time, Bani Yas welcome Dibba Al Hisn. Friday’s action concludes with Kalba face off Shabab Al Ahli at Kalba Stadium for the 20:30 kick-off.
Al Jazira coach Hussein Ammouta stressed the importance of overcoming the recent loss in the Pro League and demonstrating a positive response in the upcoming match against Ajman.
Heemphasized that doubling ourefforts, focusing onthe team, and playing with afighting spirit will be the only way to enhance Al Jazira's chances of return-ing from Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium with full points.
Al Jazira were thrashed 5-0 by Al Wasl in their previous game of the league. At the start of his pre-match press conference, the coach said, “We have worked over the past few days to recover from the negative effects of the heavy and unexpected loss we suffered in the previous round of the league, and to address the mistakes we made in that match.
This story is from the April 11, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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