George Jorge is no stranger to Qatar football or Al Ahli. The Spaniard, who had been The Brigadiers’ youth team coach, was promoted when his compatriot Joaquin Caparros quit in the last week of December, citing personal reasons. The resignation came at a time when Al Ahli were sixth in the QNB Stars League standings after the first phase. The club management, headed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Thani, immediately handed over the reins to Jorge, who coached the team towards the end of last season, in the Emir’s Cup.