Sharjah’s triple attack on silverware continues in the Arabian Gulf Cup quarterfinals on Friday.

The king has gone in search of fame this season and is at the top of the 2020/21 Arabian Gulf League after just one loss. With a 4-0 deficit on Al Dhafra, he stormed into the semi-finals of the presidential cup. Next she welcomes Al Wasl, who was rejuvenated by the poaching of the coveted trainer Odair Hellmann from Fluminense last month in the last 16 of the AG Cup.

“It is an important tournament for us through which we want to continue our strong performances.” said boss Abdulaziz Al Anbari, whose club never raised this trophy. “The new [knockout] The system requires careful handling and a high level of concentration from all players. “

Bani Yas, meanwhile, will hope to realize his dreams of converting an encouraging campaign into silverware when they meet other dark horses, Ittihad Kalba.

The Sky Blues hobbled back home in ninth place in the top division last season and left the AG Cup in the group stage, which has now no longer existed. Former Romanian U21 tactician Daniel Isaila has changed ambitions for a team that is currently fourth and has won six of their last seven games in all competitions.

The opponents Kalba occupy an exceptional seventh place in the table, although they have played their last three games without the suspended Togo killer Peniel Mlapa.

“We are optimistic and the atmosphere among the players is great as we are going through a good time,” Isaila said ahead of Friday’s first leg at Bani Yas Stadium. “We are still playing on all fronts and waiting for this tournament because it is one of our goals.”

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club could make an immediate debut for UAE U21 winger Yahya Al Ghassani at Khor Fakkan. after moving from Al Wahda on Monday. In the other game on Thursday, third-placed Al Nasr will host a Fujairah team that have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions.

AG CUP QUARTER FINALS

First legs

Thursday

17:00 Khor Fakkan versus Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club

20:00 Al Nasr versus Fujairah

Friday

17:00 Bani Yas versus Ittihad Kalba

20:00 Sharjah versus Al Wasl

Hind legs

January 25th

17:15 Fujairah versus Al Nasr

8:00 p.m. Ittihad Kalba versus Bani Yas

January 26th

17:15 Shabab Al Ahli versus Khor Fakkan

20:00 Al Wasl versus Sharjah

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