Al-Sadd emerged victorious against Sharjah FC with a 2-0 scoreline, in their fifth round clash of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League Group B fifth round match, played at the Sharjah Stadium on Monday.

The opening goal for Al-Sadd arrived in the 9th minute when Gonzalo Plata capitalized on a rebound from Akram Afif’s initial shot. The Ecuadorian’s precise follow-up secured a 1-0 lead for Al-Sadd, and despite Sharjah FC’s attempts to level the score throughout the first half, the visitors were resilient and held on to their advantage. ... 

Al-Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham spoke about the importance of the upcoming match against Sharjah of UAE in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

Barsham stated during the pre-match press conference, “There is no alternative for us but to win. We must work hard and give our best to secure the points against Sharjah to stay in the competition in the AFC Champions League.” ... 

Al-Sadd coach Wesam Rizk described the upcoming match with Sharjah as a decisive clash for his side’s campaign in the 2023-24 AFC Champions League.

During the press conference, the coach stated, “We are facing a tough and crucial match against Sharjah. It is pivotal for Al-Sadd to stay in competition in Group B. We will play for the win to keep our chances alive until the last moment.” ... 

The Al-Sadd first team delegation arrived in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, at 6:00 PM today, Saturday, in preparation for the AFC Champions League match against Sharjah FC. The group stage fifth-round match is set to be played at Sharjah FC’s stadium on Monday, November 27.

The delegation received a warm and special welcome from the officials of the UAE team. The delegation includes members of the coaching and administrative staff, along with 23 players, led by Mohammed Gholam Al-Bloushi, the sports director of the club. ... 

The Al-Sadd first team conducted its training session on Saturday under the guidance of the new coach, Wesam Rizik, who has taken charge of the team for the upcoming transitional period.

The training session took place with great enthusiasm from all players, especially with an increase in physical preparations. ... 

Al-Sadd Sports Club announces that, after conducting a medical examination and necessary tests for the Moroccan player Ilyes Housni at Aspetar, it has been revealed that he is not suffering from a cruciate ligament tear. The player is dealing with a minor bruise in his knee for which he will undergo treatment before joining the first-team training. ... 

Al-Sadd Club officially announces the diagnosis of Moroccan player Ilyes Housni with a partial tear in the cruciate ligament. The player will undergo new MRI scans on Wednesday morning to confirm the extent of the injury.

Ilyes Housni joined the Moroccan Olympic national team during the international break in November to face Denmark and the United States in friendlies on the 16th and 21st, respectively, in the Spanish city of Murcia. ... 

The Al-Sadd first team conducted its training session on Saturday under the guidance of the new coach, Wesam Rizk, who has been appointed to the position for the upcoming transitional period.

The training session took place with great enthusiasm from all players, especially with an increase in physical preparations. ... 

Al-Sadd Sports Club announces the appointment of Qatari coach Wesam Rizik, a former player of the team, as the head coach of the first team during the transitional period. The coach will assume his duties with the first team starting from the coming Saturday, 18 November 2023.

As a player, Wesam has achieved numerous championships with the team, notably winning the AFC Champions League title in 2011, in addition to securing the bronze medal in the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. ... 

The Al-Sadd Sports Club management extends its gratitude to the Portuguese coach Bruno Miguel for the period he spent as the coach of the first team at Al-Sadd. The club wishes him success in his professional life.