Delighted to play against Stoykov: Suzain

Male’, MALDIVES – Maziya Sports and Recreation Club’s head coach Ali Suzain has said that he is delighted to play against New Radiant’s coach Stoykov in the 2016 football season curtain raiser, Charity Shield.

“I am delighted to play against Stoykov in this match, who is having a very good history with New Radiant in the past.” Suzain said in the pre match press conference held at FAM House today.

“Stoykov has the quality to change a game at any time and it will be a difficult to play against a team who is managing. And New Radiant is having a good history in Maldivian football and Maziya will respect that always.” Suzain added.

He also reiterated that the things within the team is good and they are ready for the match.

“I can say that everything in the team is good, Umair is recovered and Adey is with the team with good trainings. Ammadey is the only player who cannot play tomorrow night.”

“I want to win this match as our main target this year is to win every single tournament in domestic season and it will be the best chance to start with a medal.”

On the other hand his counterpart, Stoykov said that this is a final match and anything is possible in this match.

“This is a final and anything is possible in a final match. We are trying to build up a new team and I am happy with their commitment.”

When asked about his players he replied that they cannot compare the players with Maziya.

“Our goalkeeper is very good but we cannot compare with the strikers of Maziya and its national team.”

“I can say that for some of my players it will be an honor to play against Maziya, who are having the majority of the players of national team.” Stoykov added.

Last year’s charity shield winner Maziya will play against New Radiant tomorrow night at 2100 hours at National Football Stadium.