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Expo Stars League Week 9 Review
There were lots of exciting moments as the curtains came down on Week 9 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League, held on November 24 and 25, 2023. A total of five matches were played, with four of them ending in wins, while there was one draw after the Al Sadd versus Al Duhail match
Al Gharafa beat Umm Salal in Week 9 of Expo Stars League
Al Gharafa defeated Umm Salal 2-1 in Week 9 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday. Farid Boulaya (39th minute) and Ferjani Sassi (89th minute) were on target for Al Gharafa, while Umm Salal got their only goal throug
We’re prepared and working well to face Umm Salal: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 9 match againstUmm Salal. “In general, the team is working well and everyone is prepared except for Yacine Brahimi, who will be absent due to suspension. “Umm Salal are
Umm Salal face Al Gharafa in Week 9 of Expo Stars League
Umm Salal face Al Gharafa in a strong encounter in Week 9 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday, November 25, 2023. The kick-off is at 5.30pm. It is expected to be a fierce contest given the attacking abilities
Al Shamal defeat Al Gharafa and qualify for quarterfinals of Ooredoo Cup
Al Shamal defeated Al Gharafa 2-1 in Round 5 (Group B) of the 2023-2024 season Ooredoo Cup at the Al Khor Stadium on Sunday. With the victory, Al Shamal raised their score to three points from a single victory and qualified for the quarterfinals from the group as the fourth team.
Qatar Stars League and TikTok company organize workshop for club companies
The Qatar Stars League (QSL), in co-operation with global digital platform TikTok, held a workshop for club companies at the QSL Headquarters in Al Bidda Tower in the presence of TikTok Company representatives Mr. Mohammed Harb, Head of Sports and Gaming MENA and Mrs. Nabaa Al Dabbagh, Dir
Al Khor Stadium to host Al Gharafa vs Al Shamal in Round 5 of Ooredoo Cup
Al Gharafa face Al Shamal in Round 5 (Group B) of the 2023-2024 season Ooredoo Cup at the Al Khor Stadium on Sunday, November 19, 2023. The kick-off is at 5.30pm. The circumstances of the two teams are almost same as Al Gharafa occupy fourth place in the group table with one point f
Al Gharafa register exciting win over Al Arabi in Week 8 of Expo Stars League
Al Gharafa beat Al Arabi 5-4 in another action-packed clash in Week 8 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club on Friday. Goalkeeper Khalifa Ababacar turned out to be the hero for Al Gharafa making a penalty save i
We know how important Al Arabi match is, three points is our goal: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 8 match against Al Arabi. “Our preparations have been good like all previous matches and we do not have injury worries such as Lyanco’s case the last time. All our players are in
Al Gharafa and Al Arabi to clash in Week 8 of Expo Stars League
Al Gharafa and Al Arabi are scheduled to compete in a highly-anticipated match in Week 8 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club. The kick-off is at 7.30pm. The match is of great importance for both tea
Upcoming matches
EXPO Stars League
Results
| EXPO Stars League |
25/11/2023 |
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| Ooredoo Cup |
19/11/2023 |
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| EXPO Stars League |
03/11/2023 |
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| EXPO Stars League |
28/10/2023 |
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| EXPO Stars League |
20/10/2023 |
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MATCHES PLAYED 9
Wins 7
loses 1
DRAW MATCHES1
Goals29
GOALS CONCEDED21
Established: 1979
President: Sheikh Jassem bin Thamer Al Thani
Nick Name: The Cheetahs
Titles
Expo Stars League:
1991-92 ,1997-98 ,2001-02 ,2004-05 ,2007-08 ,2008-09 ,2009-10
Qatar Cup:
2000,2010,2011
Ooredoo Cup:
2009-10,2017-18,2018-19
history
Al Gharafa were formed in 1979, after local residents decided to create a sports club to serve the youth population in the area. Al Ittihad Club was established in June that year.
The side’s name was changed to Al Gharafa in 2004 to represent the local area. Nicknamed The Cheetahs, they have had much success down the years, the highlights of which being the three consecutive Qatar League titles between 2008 and 2010.
Al Gharafa, who won the Arab Clubs Championship in 1999, had H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Fahad bin Mohammed Al Thani as the first chairman of their Board of Directors.
Coach
Pedro Martins
Date of Birth:17/07/1970
Pedro Martins took over as coach of Al Gharafa from Italian Andrea Stramaccioni. The Portuguese is one of the distinguished coaches, having achieved success with a number of clubs.
Martins, born in 1970, played as a professional player for six Portuguese clubs in 17 seasons, most notably Sporting Lisbon whom he represented for three years.
He has coached some Portuguese teams, including Maritimo, Rio Ave and Vitoria Guimaraes.
Martins moved to Al Gharafa from Greek club Olympiacos, where he coached between 2018 and 2022.
With Olympiacos, he had won three league titles and the Greek Cup.
Team
Goalkeeper
Midfielder
Forward
Defender
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