An early clash between the elite of the stars

Al Jazeera and Sharjah.. the competition map

  • Ali Mabkhout.

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  • Luanne Pereira.

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Al Jazeera meets Sharjah in an early clash between the most prominent candidates for the ADNOC Professional League title, in the fifth round at eight o'clock at night at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

This early clash may determine the roadmap for the competition this season, as the "king" leads the standings with 12 points, while Al Jazira is ranked second with 10 points.

The summit of the fifth round is the "strongest test" for the elite of the stars who are included in each team, as Al-Jazira's attack is led by top scorer Ali Mabkhout, along with new stars such as Moroccan Ashraf Bin Sharqi and Romanian Tanasi, and other names.

While Sharjah was the most prominent in the contracts, as its ranks were strengthened by stars of high caliber, they are the Bosnian trio Pjanic, Spain's Alcacer, and Greek Manolas.

Both teams are led by two distinguished coaches, Al Jazira coach Kaizer, and Sharjah coach Cosmin.

Sharjah enters the meeting with high spirits after achieving the full mark in the past four rounds by defeating Shabab Al-Ahly, Bani Yas, Ajman and Khor Fakkan. The level he has shown since the beginning of the season.

Al Jazeera is seeking to regain victories after stumbling in the last round with a 1-1 draw with Baniyas, while Al Jazeera won in the first three rounds Dibba, Khorfakkan and Al Ain. 

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