Category: FOOTBALL

Wesam Rizk: Happy to win the league, we are focused now on the Qatar Cup

Al-Saddd coach Wesam Rizk has emphasised the difficulty of the upcoming match against Al-Rayyan, in the final week of the Expo Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Wesam said, “We have a tough match ahead against Al-Rayyan, a team with great experience in the league. Despite securing the championship title after defeating Al-Shamal in the last match, we expect a challenging and competitive game against Al-Rayyan.” ... 

Turki Al-Ali: We aim to keep meeting our fans expectations

Al-Sadd SC CEO, Turki Al-Ali, offered heartfelt congratulations to the Al-Sadd fans following their league victory.

In a statement during the champions’ honoring ceremony, he expressed, “We extend our warmest congratulations to the fans for clinching the league title. We understand their high expectations, and we’re committed to meeting them by consistently aiming for championship victories. As we conclude the league, our attention now turns to the remaining tournaments of the season, with the hope and guidance of the Almighty.” ... 

Al-Sadd players express joy after winning 2023-24 Expo Stars League title

Players from Al-Sadd’s first team shared their elation after clinching the Expo Stars League Shield for the 2023-2024 season. This victory followed the team’s 4-0 win against Al-Shamal in the 21st round of the league, held at the Al-Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

Each player expressed immense joy at winning the championship after an arduous season and extended their gratitude to the club’s management, coaching staff, administrative team, and the fans. ... 

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.” ...