Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s league football action will make its return on August 9 under its new brand name ‘Ooredoo Stars League’ (OSL), it was revealed yesterday. The Qatar Stars League (QSL), the governing body of the 22-round competition, announced that the season will run until April 18, 2025. The re-branded league tournament kicks off with last season’s runners-up Al Rayyan facing off against Umm Salal at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium at 6:30 pm, while Al Khor will take on Al Gharafa at the Al Bayt Stadium at 8:30 pm later that same evening.
Al Rayyan who will travel to the Netherlands for their pre-season training camp on Wednesday, will look to assert their status as a top contender for silverware in the new season and start on a winning note. Al Shamal, who managed to extend their stay in the top flight after winning and surviving the play-off, will also be looking to make an impact following their return from Austria where they will take part in a pre-season training camp under the guidance of their new Iranian coach Poya Asbaghi. Al Gharafa, meanwhile, will target a better finish following an impressive third place last season.
The cheetahs will train in Slovakia before returning on August 1, eight days before their opening clash. The excitement will continue the next day, as Qatar SC take on former champions Al Duhail at the Khalifa International Stadium at 6:30 pm. The eight-time champions will aim for a better finish this time after failing to defend their title l.
