Mosimane sets sights on UAE title assault ahead of opening fixture
The first game in the UAE Pro League is a home tie against Al Bataeh at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi ."The starting match is very important, we know how difficult the game is, and the openers are always equal opportunities.
"We will deal with the matches step by step and despite the absence of Tahnoun Al-Zaabi, Abdul Aziz Al-Balushi and Abdullah Hamad Badai," said Mosimane in his pre-match press conference. Mosimane – who has now taken charge of 130 games at Al Ahly Cairo, Al Ahli Saudi, and Al Wahda since leaving South Africa – will then face Al Jazira the following week.
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