A dramatic last minute winner gave Al Sadd, skippered by Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez, victory in the Emir Cup final on Friday, Qatar’s biggest domestic cup competition. The match was played in the newly refurbished Khalifa International Stadium, the first 2022 World Cup venue to be completed. Among those watching on in the 40,000-seater air-conditioned … Read more
With a little under 2,022 days until the Qatar World Cup kicks-off, the tiny yet hugely ambitious Gulf state will officially unveil the tournament’s first completed venue on Friday. The Khalifa International Stadium — complete with the much-talked-about cooling technology that was central to Qatar’s controversial bid for the World Cup — will host the … Read more
Construction work has been completed at this iconic stadium which only highlights the speed at which Qatar is working towards delivering the World Cup Qatar is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the 2022 World Cup, which will also be only the second time that the continent of Asia will host the mega footballing … Read more
Iran’s Esteghlal FC have been fined $51,000 after fans flashed laser beams at opposing players and referees during AFC Champions League games, Asia’s football body said on Wednesday. Esteghlal supporters flashed lasers during their Champions qualifier against Al Sadd in February, and again in their group stage game against Uzbekistan’s PFC Lokomotiv, the Asian Football … Read more
Ghanaian players abroad continue to flourish abroad while the Black Stars continue to gun for the 2017 AFCON title. Striker Kwame Nsor dominated the headlines after scoring a hat-trick for Unaio Madeira in Portugal. Meanwhile Majeed Waris wasted a penalty which costly affected Lorient in France. But prodigious forward Okyere Kwasi Wriedt netted a brace … Read more
The Algeria national football team represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Algerian Football Federation. Algeria,who are currently 38th in the world according to FIFA, will play at the 2017 AFCON under the management of Belgian coach George Leekens .Carl Medjani is the team’s appointed captain. Brief history Algeria were the champions … Read more
In-form Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila emerged the man-of-the-match for the second time running in his second appearance for Qatar giants Al Gharafa. Sumaila, 23, scored the equalising goal for his side to secure a home point in their clash with Al Sadd in a game which ended 3-3. The Ghana defender rose above all to … Read more
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has opened his scoring account for Qatari side Al Gharafa in his second game for the side against Al Sadd in a game which ended 3-3. An 87th minute strike by the Ghanaian was enough to fetch a point for his side who were down by 3-2 with three minutes to … Read more
Rashid will be facing Xavi Hernanadez. former Barcelona defender, in the clash against Al Sadd. Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila is up against other super stars in the Qatar Premier League as Al Gharafa take on Al Sadd in the battle of the giants. Rashid, 23, recently joined Al Gharafa on loan from Kuwait champions Al … Read more
Ghanaian winger Quincy Owusu-Abeyie is eager to hit the ground running after signing for Portuguese side Boavista this week. The 28-year-old has been without a club for close to a year after parting ways with Greek side Panathinaikos through mutual agreement. “I am delighted to be here and anxious to get started,” Owusu-Abeyie told his … Read more
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan scored to help Al Ain into the semi finals of the Asian Champions League with a 3-1 win at Al Ittihad on Tuesday night. The UAE giants proved too good on the night to finish off the tie on a 5-1 aggregate scoreline. The Black Stars captain scored the equalizer for … Read more