The captain of the team "Bani Yas" Fahad al-Zenahani expressed confidence that the selection of the Romanian coach Cosmin Olaru for working with the national team in the upcoming period will be successful. He noted that Olaru has worked for a long time in the UAE and achieved significant successes with the teams he trained. Al-Zenahani expressed a desire to return to the national team, especially under the guidance of the new coach. He assessed the chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as real, noting that, although the task is not easy, it is not unattainable.
According to the captain, the victory of "Bani Yas" over "Sharja" in the postponed match of the 20th round of the Professional League represents a significant moral boost for the team after a difficult period. Fahad al-Zenahani emphasized that the team deserves support and sacrifices in the near future to improve their position in the table and continue to show positive results.
The captain stressed that accountability, resting on his shoulders, requires effort, as the team aspires for high results. Al-Zenahani wished good luck to the new coach and all the players of the national team in the qualifying matches for the World Cup and emphasized his readiness to return to the team, having worked hard on his development and performances.
In response to a question about his idol in the coaching field, al-Zenahani mentioned Majid Naser, noting that the older captain was for him a model in many respects.
The "Sharja" player Majid Hossan characterized the defeat of his team by "Bani Yas" as heavy and noted the necessity of correcting mistakes and preparing before critical matches. He emphasized that club players deserve better, and all players bear responsibility for the current situation.
