Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Al Ain: Al Jazira coach Henk ten Cate is relishing the prospect of playing in a global tournament ahead of his side’s FIFA Club World Cup 2017 opening match against New Zealand’s Auckland City on Wednesday.
The Dutchman believes the competition offers a platform for his men to show their true colours after an inconsistent start to their domestic league season saw them linger mid-table for weeks, before recently moving up to fourth in the UAE Pro League.
Winning the 2016/17 domestic championship meant Al Jazira will be the host nation’s representatives in the inter-continental event, taking place in the UAE for the third time. And ten Cate wants to make the nation proud on and off the pitch.
“The eyes of the world are focused on us and I think that is a fantastic opportunity, not just for the players, but also for the club and the country to present itself in a proper way and make everyone proud,” he said.
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