Category: FOOTBALL

Mohammed Ghulam Al Balushi: This is the crowning achievement for an incredibly challenging season

Al-Sadd sporting director Mohammed Ghulam expressed his immense joy after the team clinched the Expo Stars League shield for the 17th time in the club’s history, further solidifying their status as Qatar’s most successful team in terms of league titles.

The achievement came after a 4-0 victory over Al-Shamal, which was celebrated with great elation by Al-Sadd fans at Al-Bayt Stadium. ... 

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd secure title with commanding win over Al-Shamal

Al-Sadd officially clinched the Expo Stars League title for the 2023-2024 season, marking their seventeenth league triumph in history, after a resounding 4-0 victory over Al-Shamal in the Round 21 match held on Wednesday, at Al-Bayt Stadium.

With this win, Al-Sadd increased their points tally to 49, and were confirmed as champions with one game left to play, having established an unassailable lead of four points. ... 

Akram Afif: We respected Al-Ahli and got a crucial win

Following Al-Sadd’s commanding 9-1 triumph over Al-Ahli in the rescheduled Week 13 fixture of the Expo Stars League, star forward Akram Afif shared his thoughts on the significant win.

“We achieved a crucial victory today in our quest for the league title,” Afif remarked in the aftermath of the match. “Our respect for Al-Ahli was evident, and we capitalized on the majority of our scoring opportunities.” ... 

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd defeats Al-Ahli 9-1

Al-Sadd secured a significant 9-1 victory over Al-Ahli in a postponed fixture from the thirteenth week of the Expo Stars League on Wednesday at Al-Thumama Stadium.

With this win, Al-Sadd strengthened their position at the top of the league table, reaching a tally of 46 points.

Al-Sadd’s goal-scoring spree began early in the game, with Akram Afif finding the net in the third minute, after a well-executed cross from Paulo Otavio. ... 

Mohammed Waad: We know there is no room for further setbacks

Al-Sadd’s Mohammed Waad has emphasised the challenge of the upcoming Expo Stars League match against Al-Ahli, speaking about the need to play with concentration.

During the pre-match press conference, Waad stated, “The upcoming match against Al-Ahli is tough. We must play with high concentration to secure the three points and maintain our position at the top.” ... 

Wesam Rizk: Focus will be our weapon against Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd head coach Wesam Rizk has affirmed the team’s preparedness for the upcoming match against Al-Ahli, part of the postponed fixtures from the thirteenth week of the 2023-2024 Expo Stars League season.

During the press conference preceding the match, Wesam stated, “We face a crucial match against Al-Ahli. Securing the three points is imperative to maintain our position at the top. Our objective is to deliver an improved performance compared to our last encounter with Al-Duhail.” ... 

Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd lose to Al-Duhail

Al-Sadd endured a disappointing 1-3 defeat against Al-Duhail, in the Expo Stars League Week 20 clash, which was played on Friday at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

The loss saw Al-Sadd’s points tally remain at 43, while they stayed top of the table. Akram Afif scored the solitary goal for Al-Sadd in the third minute of injury time. Meanwhile, Al-Duhail scored through Almoez Ali (40′), Michael Olunga (57′), and Sultan Al-Breik (68′). ... 

Statement: Al-Sadd trio called up to U23 national team

Al Sadd Club has announced that three of its players have been called up to the Qatar national under-23 football team. The team is preparing for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. ... 

Gonzalo Plata: We know it won’t be an easy game against Al-Duhail

Al-Sadd’s Ecuadorian star Gonzalo Plata spoke about the importance of the upcoming Expo Stars League game against Al-Duhail, and stressed on the need to be focused.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Plata said: “This match will surely be tough. We’ve faced them before, so we know it won’t be easy. We’re aware that second and third place are very close to us. We can’t afford to relax or enter the game carelessly – surprises can happen, just like in the last match.” ...