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
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila is in line to be named the best player of the season for Al Gharafa following his stupendous performance in the season. Sumaila, 24, joined The Leopards on a season long loan from Kuwaiti side Al Qadsia after winning the league with them last season. Despite joining Al Gharafa mid-way in … Read more
Ghanaian defender Rashid Sumaila has thanked Al Gharafa management, players and fans for all their support during his time with the club on his twitter page. The 26-year old has become subject to a summer switch to Scottish giants Rangers FC in recent weeks. The former Asante Kotoko defender joined the Qatari club on loan … Read more
A senior Qatari official who recently overturned a one-year FIFA ban said on Tuesday the case against him was “political” and may stand again for the all-powerful FIFA Council. Saoud Al-Mohannadi, the Qatar Football Association’s vice-president, was making his first public comments since winning his appeal against the ban, handed down by a FIFA ethics … Read more
Moroccan international Youssef al-Arabi registered a brace as Qatar giants Lekhwiya downed UAE´s Al Jazira 3-0 on the opening day of the Asian Champions League on Monday. Lekhwiya, who lately have experienced a slight slump in form in the domestic Qatar Stars League, hit their groove from the very outset to put the top UAE … Read more
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila emerged the man-of-the-match for the fourth time running for Qatar giants Al Gharafa in their goalless clash with Al Wakrah Club. Sumaila who was suspended for the side’s clash last weekend due to the accumulation of yellow cards demonstrated his toughness and defensive prowess to stop the deadly Al Wakrah attackers … Read more
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila scored his third goal of the season for Al Gharafa in the Qatari Premier League on Saturday. Having been dropped from the Black Stars squad for the Cup of Nations in Gabon, the center-back went to his Club and showed his worth by scoring in the 2-2 draw with bottom place … Read more
Ghanaian forward Babo Barro netted the match-winner for Al Khor as they triumphed 2-1 over Al Rayyan in the Qatari Star League on Wednesday. Barro scored in the 88th minute to ensure his side completed a stunning comeback to claim all the three points at stake. The goal was the 26-year-old first of the season … Read more
The arrival of Rashid Sumaila has undoubtedly infested the Al Gharafa side with the spirit of winning as they have added league leaders El Jaish to their list of victims. The relentless Ghana defender, powered 10-men Al-Gharafa to pick all three points away at the Ad-Doha Sports Stadium. El Jaish were favourites before the game … Read more
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has been named in the Qatar Stars League team of the week following his stupendous performance for Al Gharafa in their 2-1 win over Al Khor on Thursday. Rashid was named man-of-the-match after inspiring his side to their third straight win and six matches in the league without defeat. The strong … Read more