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Al Rayyan, Al Gharafa play out draw in Ooredoo Stars League Week 14 opener
Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa played out a 2-2 draw in the opening Week 14 match of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium of Al Rayyan club on Wednesday. The Lions twice came from behind, with Adam Bareiro (14th minute) and Roger Guedes (90+2 minute penalty) restor
We seek to provide the best performance and get three points against Al Gharafa: Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorge
Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorge spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 13 match against Al Gharafa. “The Al Gharafa match is very important and it will be a strong game, and we will play to win. We will face a team with high capabiliti
Al Rayyan, Al Gharafa to open Week 14 of Ooredoo Stars League
Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa will meet in the opening Week 14 match of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium of Al Rayyan club on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The kick-off is at 4.30pm. The match presents a significant opportunity for both coaches, Pedro Martins o
Al Rayyan, Al Duhail play out goalless draw in Week 13 of Ooredoo Stars League
Leaders Al Duhail were held to a goalless draw by a challenging Al Rayyan in Week 13 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium of Al Rayyan club on Thursday. The Red Knights could not force the issue despite Al Rayyan being reduced to 10 men after Abdulaziz Hat
Our goal is to beat Al Duhail, we’re expecting fans’ support: Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorje
Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorje spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 13 match againstAl Duhail. “We have an important match and everyone knows its importance. It is against one of the best teams in the season and we must enter
Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium to host Al Rayyan, Al Duhail match in Week 13 of Ooredoo Stars League
Al Rayyan and Al Duhail face off in Week 13 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium of Al Rayyan club on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.45pm. The two teams approach the match with great intensity, each aiming for a triumphant
Shabab Al Ahli clinch Qatar-UAE Super Cup’s Challenge Shield after defeating Al Rayyan
The UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli won their second title in as many years in the Qatar-UAE Super Cup after defeating Al Rayyan 3-1 to lift the Challenge Shield at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium of Al Rayyan club on Thursday. Shabab Al Ahli had defeated Qatar’s Al Duhail 2-1 to win the Super Shield in Dubai
Press conference ahead of the match Al Rayyan and Shabab Al Ahli in Challenge Shield of Qatar-UAE Super Cup.
Al Rayyan and Shabab Al Ahli coaches and players spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of their Thursday’s Challenge Shield in the Qatar-UAE Super Cup 2025. Al Rayyan coach Artur Jorge said, “My project with Al Rayyan is a long one, this season we have five months and my goal
Qatar-UAE Super Cup Organizing Committee signs sponsorship agreement with Visit Qatar
The Organizing Committee of Qatar-UAE Super Cup announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with Visit Qatar to support the tournament’s second edition, which will kick off on Thursday with the participation of eight clubs from Qatar and the UAE. Visit Qatar is the main arm of Qata
Al Rayyan to meet Shabab Al Ahli of UAE in a tough clash for the Challenge Shield in Qatar-UAE Super Cup
Al Rayyan will take on the UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli in a strong contest for the Challenge Shield of Qatar-UAE Super Cup at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium of Al Rayyan club on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The kick-off is at 6pm. Al Rayyan would be keen to score a win and lay their hands on the shi
Upcoming matches
Results
Ooredoo Stars League |
29/01/2025
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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Ooredoo Stars League |
23/01/2025
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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Ooredoo Stars League |
10/01/2025
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Grand Hamad
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Ooredoo Stars League |
07/12/2024
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Suhaim Bin Hamad
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Ooredoo Stars League |
22/11/2024
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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MATCHES PLAYED 14
Wins 5
loses 6
DRAW MATCHES3
Goals25
GOALS CONCEDED25
Established: 1967
President: H E Sheikh Al Qaqa bin Hamad Al Thani
Nick Name: The Lions
Titles
The League:
1975-76, 1977-78, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1994-95, 2015-16
Qatar Cup:
1995, 1996, 2001, 2012
history
Al Rayyan were established in 1967 after the merging of old Al Rayyan and Al Nusoor sports clubs. The Lions, as they are nicknamed, have enjoyed a trophy-laden past and have won the league championship eight times.
Al Rayyan last lifted the league shield in the 2015-16 season, which was their first title in 21 years.
Al Rayyan have a large and passionate fan base, and are a regular presence in all tournaments. They have a special place in Qatar football and contributed a huge number of players to various national teams.
Coach
Artur Jorge
Date of Birth:01/01/1972
Portuguese coach Artur Jorge took over Al Rayyan during the 2024-2025 season, succeeding national coach Younes Ali.
Artur has a distinguished coaching career during which he achieved success with a number of teams, most notably Brazilian club Botafogo, whom he guided to triumph in the Brazilian League Championship and Copa Libertadores (thereby qualification for 2025 Club World Cup in the US), and coached the team at the 2024 Intercontinental Cup hosted by the State of Qatar in December, 2024.
He also coached his native side Sporting Braga, achieving distinguished results with them including the league title and qualification for Champions League.
As a player, he represented Sporting Braga, Penafiel and Tercena in Portugal.