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Al Gharafa face Al Shahania in Week 22
Al Gharafa face Al Shahania at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club in Week 22 of 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Friday, April 18, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.30pm. Al Gharafa currently hold the third position in standings with 41 points, ensuring their place among the top
Qatar Stars League, We Make Events sign sponsorship agreement for Qatar Cup 2025
The Qatar Stars League (QSL) and We Make Events have signed a sponsorship agreement, under which the latter will be the commercial partner for Qatar Cup 2025. We Make Events is a rapidly emerging company in the event organization industry, having collaborated with numerous entities to org
Al Wakrah and Al Gharafa play out 1-1 draw in Week 21
Al Wakrah and Al Gharafa played out a 1-1 draw at Stadium 974 in Week 21 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Friday. Farid Boulaya scored for The Blue Wave in the 23rd minute, taking their points tally to 25 points, before Al Gharafa got their equalizer through Yacine Brahimi
I expect strong, competitive match against Al Wakrah: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 21 match against Al Wakrah. “We respect Al Wakrah, a team with good players, and we always face problems when facing them because they are known for their fighting spirit. Al Wakrah’s c
Stadium 974 to host Al Wakrah vs Al Gharafa match in Week 21
Al Wakrah face Al Gharafa at Stadium 974 in Week 21 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Friday, April 11, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.30pm. Both teams will be determined to secure a victory and earn the three points at stake. Al Wakrah aim to enhance their standing
Al Gharafa back winning by defeating Al Arabi in Week 20
Al Gharafa came from behind to beat Al Arabi 3-1 in Week 20 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Friday. Yacine Brahimi (45th minute) scored the equalizer before Joselu (76th minute) and Saifeldeen Fadlalla (81st minute) added more after Abdullah Marafi ha
I expect a strong reaction against Al Arabi: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 20 match against Al Arabi. “We are in a difficult situation following the loss to Al Duhail, a direct and strong competitor, especially given the manner in which the team lost the match
Al Thumama Stadium to host Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa Week 20 clash of Ooredoo Stars League
Al Arabi and Al Gharafa will face off at the Al Thumama Stadium in Week 20 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Friday, April 4, 2025. The kick-off is at 7pm. Both teams are eyeing victory and three valuable points from the clash, expected to be exciting and competitive. Al Arab
Al Duhail defeat Al Gharafa in Week 19
Al Duhail further consolidated their lead in the standings after beating Al Gharafa 2-0 in a big encounter in Week 19 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday. The goals on either half of the highly-entertaining
Ready for Al Duhail match: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 19 match against Al Duhail. “The players are in very good condition and everyone is ready for this important match, except Rodrigo and Mohammed Muntari due to injury. “It will be
Upcoming matches
Results
Ooredoo Stars League |
11/04/2025
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Ooredoo Stars League |
04/04/2025
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Ooredoo Stars League |
29/03/2025
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Ooredoo Stars League |
07/03/2025
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Ooredoo Stars League |
27/02/2025
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MATCHES PLAYED 21
Wins 12
loses 4
DRAW MATCHES5
Goals40
GOALS CONCEDED28

Established: 1979
President: Sheikh Jassem bin Thamer Al Thani
Nick Name: The Cheetahs
Titles
The 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.
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