Tag: English

Wesam Rizk: Our focus now is on facing Al-Shamal, we aim to return to the top

Al-Sadd head coach Wesam Rizk described the upcoming match against Al-Shamal in the tenth week of the Expo Stars League as crucial and important for the team.

During the pre-match press conference, Wesam Rizk stated, “We have an important match against Al-Shamal. Our goal is to return to the top of the table. Our focus is currently on the match against Al-Shamal in the league, and I hope that the team is ready for it, with all the players in optimal condition.” ... 

Akram Afif: Congratulations to Al-Sadd fans on this victory

Akram Afif extended his congratulations to the Al-Sadd fans for the team’s 2-0 victory against Sharjah FC in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League group stage.

In his post-match statement, Afif said: “Congratulations to the Al-Sadd fans on the victory. The match was not easy against Sharjah on their turf. We achieved what was needed and maintained our chances of advancing to the Round of 16.” ... 

Wesam Rizik: The beginning couldn’t be better, I’m proud of the players

Wesam Rizik, the coach of Al-Sadd, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s 2-0 victory over Sharjah FC in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League.

Wesam stated after the match, “We faced a strong opponent and secured three points. The players played with a high fighting spirit. We dominated the first half, scored, and in the second half, we maintained a great balance between defense. Baghdad added the second goal, and we sealed the match in our favor.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Plata and Bounedjah lead Al-Sadd to victory over Sharjah

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. ... 

Meshaal Barsham: No alternative but to win against Sharjah

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.” ... 

Wesam Rizk: A decisive match awaits us against Sharjah

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.” ... 

AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd delegation arrives in Sharjah

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. ... 

Medical Update: Ilyes Housni

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. ... 

Official statement: Ilyes Housni

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. ...