Al Jazira team, which includes Egyptian duo Mohamed Elneny and Ibrahim Adel, is set to start its campaign in the UAE League by facing Khor Fakkan at 5 PM today, Sunday, in the first round. Al Jazira successfully signed several players during the current summer transfer window, including Egyptian winger Ibrahim Adel from Pyramids, and Brazilian defenders Igor Cerutti and Willian Rocha, aiming to compete for the title. The last season, Al Jazira finished seventh with 37 points, winning 10 matches, drawing 7, and losing 9. The upcoming match is expected to witness the official debut of Egyptian winger Ibrahim Adel with Al Jazira, as well as the first appearance of his compatriot Mohamed Elneny after being awarded the Best Player in the UAE for the 2024-2025 season by fan votes from the UAE Pro League.

Mohamed Elneny made history by leading Al Jazira to win the UAE League Cup for the 2024-2025 season, becoming the first Egyptian player to win this competition. Elneny stated that the new signings, especially Ibrahim Adel, represent a great addition to the team, saying, “Ibrahim Adel is a talented and rising player who has a great future in football, and I expect him to have a wonderful season with Al Jazira.

I don’t want to comment on whether I had a role in the deal or not, but the club’s management completed the signing professionally, and I congratulate them on this excellent step.” He also confirmed that the new UAE League season will be one of the strongest in recent years due to the clubs’ preparations and the high level of competition, adding, “The new season will be intense from the first rounds, and fans will enjoy a high technical level and excellent football atmosphere.” Regarding Al Jazira’s ambitions, Elneny said the team has all the components to compete for the league title, adding, “Winning the League Cup last season was proof of the team’s strength. Although we did not win the league title, obtaining this trophy, which I consider harder and stronger than the President’s Cup, is an important achievement.

The President’s Cup requires only three matches to reach the final, while the League Cup is played in a home-and-away system, which requires great focus and effort throughout the season.”