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Historic Signing: @United Adaikes & @Arifiyyah Forge New Football Partnership The grand halls of the Thraproy Grand Convention Center buzzed with anticipation as journalists from across United Adaikes and a visiting press corps from Arifiyyah gathered to witness the signing of a groundbreaking sports agreement between the two football-crazed nations. Flanked by the flags of both countries, the high-profile delegations took their seats at the center stage, ready to formalize a partnership years in the making. Under the glow of camera flashes, President Luke Salazar and Arifiyyah’s Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah exchanged firm handshakes before putting pen to paper, officially ratifying the United Adaikes-Arifiyyah Bilateral Sports Cooperation Agreement. The document, bound in sleek leather, symbolized not just a commitment to football but a bridge between Polaris and Aura. Foreign Affairs Secretary Anne Duncan addressed the room first, emphasizing the diplomatic significance: "Today is more than just about sports—it’s about unity. Through this agreement, we celebrate shared passion, respect, and the spirit of competition that will bring our peoples closer." United Adaikes Sports Commission Ezra Moors stepped up to the podium, unveiling the key points of the agreement to the press: Annual Senior National Team Friendly: A marquee match between the Adaikesian stars and Arifiyyah’s national squad, alternating host nations each year. Champions’ Showcase: The domestic league winners of both nations (Adaikes Premier Football League champions vs. Arifiyyah Premier League champions) will clash in a preseason exhibition. Youth & Coaching Exchanges: Joint training camps and development programs for rising talents. Infrastructure Collaboration: Shared expertise in stadium modernization and sports science. "This isn’t just a schedule—it’s a legacy," Moors declared. "We’re building a rivalry that will inspire generations." President Salazar grinned as he took questions, his voice brimming with pride: "Football is the heartbeat of United Adaikes. And now, we share that heartbeat with Arifiyyah. Let the best team win—but let the friendship last forever." Across the table, Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah echoed the sentiment, adding a playful jab: "Football is also the heartbeat of unity in Arifiyyah. When I mentioned this partnership to my brother, Muhammad Nazhim, our national team captain, he was thrilled about the collaboration and friendship we’re fostering. Winning or losing comes second—what matters most is the sportsmanship and camaraderie between players. But this year, I might owe someone a box of Arifiyyah’s finest pizza if we don’t win—hahaha!" Laughter rippled through the room before United Adaikes Football Association Head Myron Lillakis and Arifiyyah’s National Football League President Aiman Afifi Bakeyuddin shook hands over the new trophies unveiled for the annual friendly series, its polished surfaces awaiting the first engraving. The trophy on the left will be given to the winner of the international senior team friendly, while the trophy on the right will be given to the winner of the domestic league champions friendly. With formalities wrapped up, journalists scrambled for additional soundbites as the delegations mingled. The Adaikesian press speculated on potential venues, while Arifiyyah’s media debated squad selections. One thing was certain: a new chapter in Esferos football had begun.

ARIFIYYAH REPRESENT: BANDA BAHARU CITY FC Official Name: Banda Baharu City Football Club Year Founded: 1321 Nickname: The Citizens 1424/1425 Hone Kit Location and Stadium City/State: Banda Sultan Nazhim II, Banda Baharu Stadium: Sultan Nazhim II Grand Stadium Capacity: 68,000 Known for its roaring atmosphere and iconic architecture, it’s the fortress of the Bandaran faithful. Achievements League Titles: 35 Wins FA Cups: 16 Wins League Cups (Sultan Arifiyyah Cup): 14 wins. Recent Success: Crowned Arifiyyah Premier League 2024/2025 champions. Clinched the FA Cup in the same season, completing a historic domestic double. Team Style and Tactics Playstyle: Possession-based football, controlling games with precision passing and strategic positioning. Style Rating: +2.5 Management and Players Management Team 1. President: Tuan Haji Azlan Hafiz bin Abdullah 2. Vice President: Encik Amirul Hakim bin Shahruddin 3. Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Puan Sri Nadia Khairunisa binti Zulkifli 4. Director of Football: Encik Fariz Aiman bin Razali 5. Financial Officer: Puan Sofea Nur Amirah binti Idris 6. Head of Media Relations: Encik Hakim Afdhal bin Rahman --- Coaching Staff 1. Head Coach: Encik Muhammad Zikri bin Syahmi 2. Assistant Coach: Encik Faizal Rizqi bin Rahmat 3. Goalkeeping Coach: Encik Shahril Iqbal bin Mansor 4. Fitness Coach: Encik Luqman Haziq bin Khalid 5. Tactical Analyst: Encik Arif Danish bin Mahfuz 6. Youth Development Coach: Encik Irfan Haikal bin Abdullah 7. Physiotherapist: Puan Aisyah Liyana binti Idris Banda Baharu City FC Squad List (1424/25 Season) Goalkeepers (3) 1. Amzar – GK – 35 2. Hafeez Harith – GK – 22 3. Syafiq Zharif – GK – 28 Defenders (8) 4. William Saliba – CB – 21 5. Shafiq Aiman – CB – 30 6. Rizqi Danish – CB/CDM – 26 7. Arif Danial – LB/CB – 25 8. Irfan Zulkarnain – LB – 21 9. Faiz Hilmi – RB/RWB – 27 10. Iskandar Haziq – RB/CB – 27 11. Syafiq Rizwan – LM/LB – 28 Midfielders (8) 12. Syameer Kutty – CDM/CM – 24 13. Hakimi Rashid – CDM/CM – 29 14. Ikhwan Firdaus – CM/CAM – 23 15. Adam Luqman – CAM/CM – 23 16. Faris Amir – CDM/CB – 28 17. Zulhilmi Hadi – RM/RW – 24 18. Aiman Khalid – RW/RM – 20 19. Syafiq Danish – LM/LW – 22 Forwards (3) 20. Luqman Hakim – ST – 20 21. Najib Razak – LW – 18 22. Hafiz Aqil – RW/ST – 22 Average Lineup Fan Culture Fan Name: Bandaran Known as some of the most passionate and creative fans in Arifiyyah. Famous for their tifos, displayed at every match, often blending artistry with powerful messages. Rivalries: A heated rivalry with Medina Arif FC, marked by intense matches and fan banter. A local rivalry with Kota Tinggi FC, fueled by regional pride.

1423 AVL Invitational Group Stage Match Day 2 (Highlighted teams in yellow are UAAUA member schools) Group A (Realtors stay perfect, Chargers and Hawks stumble) San Lucas Realtors 22 25 25 17 16 Faraday Rough Striders 25 20 21 25 14 Realtors stun the Rough Striders! After winning their opener, San Lucas struggled with a gritty 22-25, 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 16-14 victory. Faraday’s usually solid defense cracked under pressure—Realtors take 2 match points. Panorama Chargers 21 15 26 25 9 Bank Adaikes Smashers 25 25 24 22 15 HUGE UPSET! The Smashers shocked the Chargers (25-21, 25-15, 24-26, 22-25, 15-9). Panorama collapsed after tying 2-2—Bank Adaikes steals 2 match points. Air Adaikes Hawks 21 24 25 25 11 Air Force Eagles 25 26 9 13 15 The Hawks remain winless, Eagles survive in a five-set thriller (25-21, 26-24, 9-25, 13-25, 15-11). Air Force fought hard but faltered late—Eagles take 2 match points. The Realtors lead a chaotic Group A, while Panorama’s loss opens the door for underdogs. Group B (Griffins bounce back, Infernos fall, Ravens roar) UA Airlines Falcons 18 22 25 18 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 25 14 25 Griffins rebound! The UAAUA champs dominated the Falcons (25-18, 25-22, 14-25, 25-18) after their shock loss in the first matchday. UA Airlines’ inconsistency starts—Griffins take 3 match points. Navy Sea Lions 25 17 25 25 Eastview Infernos 20 25 12 16 Sea Lions sink the Infernos! Navy avenged their opening loss with a 25-20, 17-25, 25-12, 25-16 rout. Eastview’s Cinderella start fades—Navy takes 3 match points. Adaikes Coffee Ravens 24 25 25 25 AMeSCo Medics 26 16 19 16 Ravens finally win! After a tough opener, they crushed the Medics (24-26, 25-16, 25-19, 25-16). AMeSCo’s defense collapsed—Ravens take 3 match points. A six-way logjam! Every team is 1-1, making Group B the most unpredictable. Group C (Power and Drillers survive, Movers stumble) West Bridge Reds 25 16 18 23 Red Horse Power 19 25 25 25 Red Horse stays strong! The Power overcame the Reds (19-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-23) after dropping the first set. West Bridge’s inconsistency costs them—Red Horse takes 3 match points. United Adaikes Oil Drillers 16 25 25 20 15 Pinewood Bullets 25 19 23 25 10 Bullets push Oil Drillers to the brink! A nail-biter (16-25, 25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 15-10) saw the Drillers escape. Pinewood’s effort goes unrewarded—Oil Drillers take 2 match points. A1 Cargo Movers 19 21 18 Coast Guard Sharks 25 25 25 Sharks bite back! After losing their opener, Coast Guard swept the Movers (25-19, 25-21, 25-18). A1’s early promise fades—Sharks take 3 match points. Red Horse is the class of Group C, while the Oil Drillers keep finding ways to win. Group D (Spikers stay perfect, Pirates and Troopers lose) UAMA Generals 20 17 8 La Mujer Spikers 25 25 25 Spikers dominate again! La Mujer crushed the Generals (25-20, 25-17, 25-8) in a statement win. UAMA’s struggles start—Spikers take 3 match points. Oakwood Pirates 20 29 21 Greater Heights Hitters 25 31 25 Hitters finally win! After the loss in the first matchday, they outlasted the Pirates (25-20, 31-29, 25-21). Oakwood’s inconsistency hurts them—Hitters take 3 match points. Army Troopers 26 22 23 Elk Valley Grizzlies 28 25 25 Grizzlies maul the Troopers! Elk Valley rolled (28-26, 25-22, 25-23) in a tight battle. Army’s five-set magic in the first matchday ran out—Grizzlies take 3 match points. La Mujer Spikers are the team to beat, while the Grizzlies solidify their contender status.

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Should be good to go.

1423 AVL Invitational Group Stage Match Day 1 (Highlighted teams in yellow are UAAUA member schools) Group A (Realtors soar, Chargers dominate, Rough Striders survive) Air Adaikes Hawks 16 25 25 18 14 San Lucas Realtors 25 18 21 25 16 A thrilling five-setter to open Group A! The Realtors survived a scare from the Hawks, narrowly winning 25-16, 18-25, 21-25, 25-18, 16-14. The Hawks fought hard, but the Realtors’ resilience in the final set secured them 2 match points, while the Hawks took 1. Air Force Eagles 22 9 22 Panorama Chargers 25 25 25 The Chargers, UAAUA’s 2nd Runner-up, showed their class with a clean sweep (25-22, 25-9, 25-22). The Eagles struggled to contain Panorama’s firepower, earning 0 match points. Bank Adaikes Smashers 14 20 25 19 Faraday Rough Striders 25 25 20 25 The Rough Striders (UAAUA 1st Runner-up) lived up to expectations, overcoming the Smashers 25-14, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19. A strong start from Faraday secured them 3 match points. Panorama and Faraday look like early favorites, but the Realtors’ gritty win keeps them in contention. Group B (Falcons and Medics in close battles, Griffins stumble) Adaikes Coffee Ravens 24 28 13 12 UA Airlines Falcons 26 26 25 25 The Falcons outlasted the Ravens in a tight contest (26-24, 26-28, 25-13, 25-12). The Ravens stole a set, but UA Airlines’ consistency earned them 3 match points. AMeSCo Medics 27 25 17 25 Navy Sea Lions 25 21 25 19 The Medics prevailed in a scrappy match (27-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-19). The Sea Lions fought back in the third, but AMeSCo’s composure sealed 3 match points. Eastview Infernos 22 25 25 25 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 14 20 22 A HUGE UPSET! The Infernos shocked the reigning UAAUA champions (22-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-20). Golden Sierra’s shaky start raises questions—Eastview takes 3 match points. The Griffins’ loss shakes up Group B, while AMeSCo and UA Airlines make strong statements. Group C (Reds fight back, Oil Drillers roll, Power dominates) A1 Cargo Movers 25 25 20 23 13 West Bridge Reds 9 22 25 25 15 A five-set thriller! The Reds edged the Movers (9-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-13) in a seesaw battle. The Reds completed the comeback, but A1 Cargo takes 1 match point. Coast Guard Sharks 27 26 15 22 United Adaikes Oil Drillers 29 24 25 25 The Drillers overpowered the Sharks (29-27, 24-26, 25-15, 25-22) in a high-scoring affair. Coast Guard stole a set, but the Drillers take 3 match points. Pinewood Bullets 22 22 19 Red Horse Power 25 25 25 Red Horse crushed the Bullets (25-22, 25-22, 25-19) in a clean sweep. Pinewood (UAAUA Quarterfinalists) looked outmatched—Red Horse takes 3 match points. Red Horse and the Drillers look formidable, while the Reds’ fightback could be crucial later. Group D (Generals win epic, Pirates survive, Spikers dominate) Army Troopers 25 25 29 20 11 UAMA Generals 23 23 31 25 15 An instant classic! The Generals outlasted the Troopers (23-25, 23-25, 31-29, 25-20, 15-11) in a marathon. UAMA pushed hard, but Army takes 1 match point. Elk Valley Grizzlies 25 19 15 25 16 Oakwood Pirates 21 25 25 15 18 The Pirates survived a scare from the UAAUA Quarterfinalists (21-25, 25-19, 25-15, 15-25, 18-16). A nail-biting finish—Oakwood only takes 2 match points. Greater Heights Hitters 23 23 23 La Mujer Spikers 25 25 25 The Spikers made quick work of the Hitters (25-23, 25-23, 25-23). All sets were tight, but La Mujer’s clutch play earned them 3 match points. La Mujer looks sharp, while the Generals and the Pirates had to grind out tough wins.