Its benefit is great technically and financially, and it contributes to discovering talents

Athletes: Amateur clubs need a new competition.. the league is not enough

• Amateur clubs play two championships in the season: the first division and the cup.

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Athletes suggested launching a new tournament in which first-class clubs would participate, in addition to the league championship, and the competitions qualifying for the round of 16 in the President's Cup.

They suggested holding the competition in the middle or end of the season, in order to create a competitive and positive atmosphere for the participating clubs, and to give the largest number of players the opportunity to participate.

And they said in an interview with "Emirates Today": "A new tournament will be of great importance for the first-class clubs, and may contribute to reducing the great technical differences between them and the professional clubs, as the increase in the number of matches will increase the level of teams technically, in addition to that clubs and players may take it comfortably and from Without great pressure, it may have an important role in discovering emerging talents, and giving the opportunity to highlight their potential, as it is of financial benefit to the winners, and helps to promote amateur clubs better, and may pave the way for attracting sponsors in the future.

The Vice-Chairman of Masfout Club Hamad Al-Kaabi said: “An excellent idea is to launch a new championship for first-class clubs, because it may be a reward for these clubs, as it will encourage them to compete in winning a financial prize, which is of material benefit and will contribute to creating a distinct artistic atmosphere, and I do not think It will be difficult for the Competitions Committee in the Football Association after the successes achieved last season.”

boost confidence

The Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Taawon Club Abdulaziz Manqoush believes that the creation of such a tournament is important, adding that “this will serve the Emirati football, and it will be a good opportunity that contributes to giving the opportunity to play for a large number of players who do not have the opportunity to play in the league, and it can support exploration programs.” Talented people, especially if there are material prizes of varying value for the first place holders.

He continued, "It is preferable to hold it separate from the preliminary round of the Cup, and to have its date in the middle of the season or on separate dates, as is done in the Professional League Cup."

He continued, "It will certainly enhance the confidence of the clubs that do not compete in the ascent in order to present a more beautiful artistic image of their capabilities, and may pave the way for attracting sponsors in the future."

artistic addition

In the same context, Saeed Al-Riyami, Secretary-General of Dibba Al-Hisn Club, confirmed that holding this league championship is one of the urgent needs of amateur clubs, and if approved, it will constitute an important technical and moral addition to the clubs.

And about its date, he said: “At the beginning, middle, or end of the league, it is up to the Competitions Committee.”

He added: “Organizing the tournament shortens the technical and administrative difference between the professional and first clubs, as it paves the way for a large number of matches, and in close times, in addition to the fact that just winning a championship is an important point in the history of the winning club, in addition to that winning paves the way for the winners to receive prizes. materiality.

no stress

In turn, the former coach of Masafi and Dibba Al-Fujairah, Muhammad Al-Khadim, said that holding a secondary competition for the first division is important, because it will be a comfortable tournament for the participating clubs devoid of the psychological pressures that accompany the competition in promotion, and it gives all players the opportunity to participate, and gives coaches the opportunity to test the players.

He continued, "It is preferable that it be held on separate dates, as is the case in the Professional League Cup."

Expected benefits from the proposed tournament

• Shortening the technical and administrative difference between the first and professional clubs.

• Encouraging clubs that are difficult to win the league championship to compete in a secondary competition.

• Owners of advanced positions can benefit from the financial returns of the prizes.

• Promote amateur clubs, and support them in bringing in sponsors.

• An opportunity to discover talents, increase the number of matches, and give the opportunity to play for a wide range of players.

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