Al-Sadd defender Boualem Khoukhi stressed that the team fully deserved to qualify for the Amir Cup final after defeating Al-Duhail 4–1 in the semi-final.
Khoukhi said: “The match against Al-Duhail was not easy,” noting that the team’s good preparation played a major role in securing victory and qualification. He added: “The match was difficult, we had prepared for it very well. Al-Duhail are a big team and deserve respect.” ...
Al-Sadd captain Hassan Al-Haydos expressed his great happiness following the team’s 4–1 victory over Al-Duhail and qualification to the 2026 Amir Cup final, stressing that the team achieved its objective in a difficult match.
Speaking after the game, Al-Haydos said: “I’m happy with the victory and reaching this prestigious final. The match was not easy, but we managed to deliver a strong performance and secure a deserved win.” ...
Al-Sadd qualified for the final of the 2026 Amir Cup after defeating Al-Duhail 4–1 in the semi-final match held on Tuesday at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan Club.
Al-Sadd will face Al-Gharafa in the final, which is scheduled to take place on 9 May.
Akram Afif scored twice for Al-Sadd in the 10th and 90th minutes, while Rafa Mujica added the second goal in the 24th minute and Hassan Al-Haydos scored the fourth in the 82nd minute. Al-Duhail’s only goal was scored by Boubacar Soumaré in the 55th minute. ...
Al-Sadd coach Roberto Mancini confirmed that his team is preparing for a difficult and strong clash against Al-Duhail in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup, stressing the importance of the match in the team’s journey towards winning the title.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini explained that the team is suffering from fatigue due to the congested fixture schedule, but at the same time stressed that the players are ready for the challenge against one of the strongest teams in Qatar. ...
Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman stressed the importance of the team’s 6–4 victory over Al-Shamal and qualification to the semi-finals of the Amir Cup.
Speaking after the win and qualification, Tarek Salman said: “We started the match perfectly and managed to score four early goals, but in the second half Al-Shamal came back strongly into the game.” ...
Al-Sadd striker Rafa Mujica expressed his great happiness following the team’s important 6–4 victory over Al-Shamal and qualification to the semi-finals of the Amir Cup.
Speaking after the match, Mujica said: “We are extremely happy with this important win against a strong opponent who never gave up until the final moments. They delivered a great performance, which made the match both difficult and enjoyable at the same time.” ...
Al-Sadd qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 Amir Cup after defeating Al-Shamal 6–4 in the quarter-finals on Friday at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.
Al-Sadd will face Al-Duhail in the semi-finals on Tuesday, 5 May.
Al-Sadd’s goals were scored by Hassan Al-Haydos from the penalty spot in the 10th minute, Claudinho in the 13th minute, Rafa Mujica with a hat-trick in the 23rd, 24th, and 56th minutes, and Javairo Dilrosun in the 90+7th minute. ...
Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Al-Shamal, noting that the Amir Cup clash will be entirely different from the recent league meeting between the two sides.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “A very important match awaits us, and we will face a well-organised team. We played against them just a few days ago in the decisive league title match. We must stay focused because cup competitions are different, and the Amir Cup itself is unique. Everyone knows the importance of the Amir Cup for the club, the fans, and the players as well, and this is something I have clearly noticed everywhere.” ...
His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, CEO of Al-Sadd Football Company, dedicated the league title to Al-Sadd fans, stressing that their support was one of the most important factors in achieving this success.
He said: “We dedicate this precious title to our great fans, who have always stood behind the team and supported us in all circumstances.” ...
Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino said that winning the league is the result of an entire season’s effort in which the team delivered a high level of performance.
He said: “We are happy with the victory, the title, and lifting the Doha Bank Stars League trophy, reaching the 19th league title in Al-Sadd’s history. It is undoubtedly a special and exceptional day in the team’s journey this season, a season marked by determination and a strong desire to win the title.” ...
