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Mohammed Ghanem: We performed well and deserve the league title

Mohamed Ghanem Al-Ali, head of the football at Al-Sadd, expressed his great happiness at officially being crowned champions of the QNB Stars League, for the second time in a row and a record sixteenth time in the club’s history.

In his statement after lifting the league title, Mohammed Ghanem said: “We deservedly achieved the league title, after a great and continuous effort from everyone in the club.” ... 

Al-Sadd lift 16th league title, 77th overall championship

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association, presented the QNB Stars League shield to Al-Sadd, the champions of the 2021-22 edition, after the match against Al Duhail, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.

This triumph is the 16th in the history of Al-Sadd, who hold the record for most league titles. It is also the club’s 77th overall championship in football. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Duhail clash

The Al-Sadd first team concluded their preparations for the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 20 game against Al-Duhail, with a final training session on Thursday. The game will kick off at 7 PM on Friday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Al-Sadd go into the game after having secured the league title with a tally of 52 points from 18 games, with a postponed fixture and three more rounds remaining. ... 

Khoukhi Boualem: We are awaiting our fans to celebrate the title victory with them

Al-Sadd defender Khoukhi Boualem saluted the team’s fans after the successful defence of the QNB Stars League title.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Round 20 fixture against Al-Duhail, Khoukhi said: “The fans of Al-Sadd deserve this title after a tiring season. I want to congratulate the players and coaching staff as well, for winning the title with three rounds to go.” ... 

Javi Gracia: We know we are the champions but we need to maintain our level

Al-Sadd head coach Javi Gracia spoke of his side’s readiness ahead of what he described as “one of the most important games of the season” against Al-Duhail in Round 20 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gracia said: “The next game for us is a big clash against a very good team. They’re getting great results and they are in the second position in the table.” ... 

Javi Gracia: Happy to win the league title, I thank the players for their efforts

Al Sadd head coach Javi Gracia expressed his happiness with the team’s 8-2 victory over Al-Ahli, which clinched the 2021-22 QNB Stars League title.

In his statement to the club’s website after the match, Gracia said: “I thank the players for the effort they have made throughout the season, along with the technical, administrative and medical staff. This is a very wonderful moment for the fans to share the joy of winning the league title, and I want to tell them that the players are still thirsty for more titles, and we will continue on the same path to win more.” ... 

QNB Stars League: Al-Sadd clinch title after 8-2 win over Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd clinched the 2021-22 QNB Stars League title with a 8-2 victory over Al-Ahli in the Round 19 game which was played on Monday at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium.

The victory took Al-Sadd’s tally to 52 points from 18 games, with a postponed fixture against Al-Rayyan yet to be played.

Akram Afif opened the scoring for Al-Sadd in the tenth minute, finishing off coolly after a perfect squared ball from Ali Asad on the right. ... 

Akram Afif: We are only focused on ourselves ahead of the game against Al-Ahli

Al-Sadd forward Akram Afif has emphasised his side’s readiness ahead of the upcoming game against Al-Ahli in Round 19 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Akram said: “The Al-Ahli match will be very difficult because it could decide the title. Al-Ahli is going through a good period, better than at the beginning of the season, and we will try to create a surprise in this match.” ...