Category: FOOTBALL

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Kharaitiyat clash

The Al-Sadd first team squad wrapped up their preparations for the opening game of the 2020-21 QNB Stars League campaign against Al-Kharaitiyat, with a final training session on Wednesday evening at the club’s training centre. The match is set to kick off at 6:15 PM at the Education City Stadium on Thursday. ... 

Referees hold workshop for Al-Sadd squad

The Al-Sadd first team players and management attended a workshop presented by referees Abdulrahman Al Jassim and Saoud Ahmed at the club’s training centre on Wednesday.

During the workshop, Abdulrahman Al Jassim explained recent rule changes made by FIFA, especially those involving collisions, and the ones related to goalkeeping. ... 

Yousuf Abdurisag: Happy to return to Al-Sadd, the game against Al-Kharaitiyat will be tough

Al-Sadd attacker Yousuf Abdurisag spoke of his happiness at returning to the club after the end of his loan spell, and also expressed his desire to help the team in the new season.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening QNB Stars League clash against Al-Kharaitiyat, Yousuf said: “I am happy to return to the team. I benefited a lot from my time on loan (at Al-Arabi) and I think I am ready to help the team (now).” ... 

Al-Sadd management honour Akram Afif and Tarek Salman

The Al-Sadd club management honoured Akram Afif and Tarek Salman, on the sidelines of Tuesday’s training session, in recognition of their achievements at the post-season QFA awards.

Akram was named as the Best Player, in addition to sharing the Top Scorer award with Yacine Brahimi of Al-Rayyan for leading the charts with 15 goals last season. Tarek won the Best U-23 Player award. ... 

OFFICIAL: Guilherme is a Saddawi

Al-Sadd is pleased to announce the signing of Guilherme Torres on a three-year contract, from Greek side Olympiacos.

The 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder had arrived in Doha earlier this week, after reaching an agreement with Al-Sadd, while negotiations were still ongoing with Olympiacos to formally complete the transfer. ... 

Akram Afif wins 2019-20 Best Player award, Tarek Salman named as Best U-23 Player

Al-Sadd’s Akram Afif was named as the winner of the Best Player award for the 2019-20 season, after receiving the highest number of votes, over the other contenders Yacine Brahimi of Al-Rayyan, and Edmilson of Al-Duhail.

Akram received 60.91% of the votes to win the award for the second season in a row. It’s been an impressive season for Akram, as he lifted the Sheikh Jassim Cup and Qatar Cup with Al-Sadd, while also finishing with 15 goals in the QNB Stars League to be named as joint top scorer with Brahimi. ...