The Al Dhafra team returned to the UAE after the end of the external camp held in Nuremberg in preparation for the new football season which will be opened against Al Ittihad Kalba team in the second round of the Arabian Gulf Cup on 30th of this month, as the team prepares to impress everyone after the levels Which he presented last season for the first time to reach the final of the President's Cup, using the factors of technical stability and new deals.
The team played four successful friendly matches during which the Serbian coach Vojak Razovic stood at the levels of all his players, including newcomers to the ranks of Fares Al Dhafra. The first match against Ajman team ended with a positive draw for each team, while the second match over the team Bergson scored the winner and scored the goals of Al Dhafra Joao Pedro «two goals», while the third goal added Brazilian defender Diego, who is undergoing experience with the team.
A positive 1-1 draw dominated the team's third match against Augsburg, while a draw in their fourth friendly against FC Interleppzig was scheduled for another match against Al Nasr but canceled. Before the start of the season, taking advantage of his absence from the first round of the Arabian Gulf Cup.
The management of Al Dhafra Club assured the continuation of Serbian coach Vojak Razovic after the levels provided by the team under his leadership, and the most important last season to reach the final of the President's Cup for the first time, which made the administration reward the coach by activating a clause in his contract renewal for a third year, thus ensuring stability After the previous period when the team remained unstable.
The team's deals have varied during the summer transfer window so far, and it was remarkable that the team changed his skin at the level of foreign players by signing the Dutch Breda striker, Michael Rochovel along with Saudi Al Fateh striker, Joao Pedro and Al Arabi midfielder, Diego Gardel. Omani Omran Al Jassas is a native of the country.
As for the national players, it was noticeable that the deals concluded by the club focused on strengthening the defense line, as the team succeeded in signing defender Rashid Mahir after the end of the loan period from Al Ain.He also received the signature of Al Nasr team player Masood Suleiman and signed with Al Wahda defender Mohammed Saif Rashid. .
On the administrative level, the club has undergone comprehensive changes. HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, issued a decision to re-establish the board of Al Dhafra Sports and Cultural Club, chaired by Hamad Khamis Salem Theban Al Mansouri, and the membership of Khalifa Matar Saeed Al Tunaiji and Issa Saif. Al-Mazroui, Matar Salem Al-Mansouri and Jaber Ali Mualla Al-Marar.
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