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Al Rayyan and Qatar SC play out thrilling draw in QSL Cup Round 4
Al Rayyan and Qatar SC played out a 2-2 draw in Round 4 (Group A) of the 2024-2025 season QSL Cup at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium of Al Duhail club on Friday. Roger Guedes (60th minute) and Rodrigo Tabata (85th minute) scored for Al Rayyan, while Qatar SC got their goals through Ben M
Al Rayyan face Qatar SC in fourth round of QSL Cup
Al Rayyan and Qatar SC will engage in a strong confrontation in the fourth round in Group A of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium of Al Duhail Ccub on Friday, October 11, 2024. The kick-off is at 7.45pm. The clash is important for both teams as each side se
Al Duhail beat Al Rayyan in QSL Cup Round 3
Al Duhail emerged as clear Group A leaders of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup with a solitary-goal win over Al Rayyan in the third round (Group A) at the Grand Hamad Stadium of Al Arabi club on Friday, October 4, 2024. Luis Alberto scored successfully from a penalty in the 25
Al Duhail vs Al Rayyan in Round 3 of QSL Cup
Al Rayyan and Al Duhail will meet in the third round (Group A) of the 2024-2025 season QSL Cup at the Grand Hamad Stadium of Al Arabi club on Friday, October 4, 2024. The kick-off is at 7.45pm. The upcoming match holds significant importance for both teams as it will determine the o
Al Rayyan lose to Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Elite
Al Nassr’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored the second goal as they defeated Al Rayyan 2-1 in the second round of 2024-2025 AFC Champions League Elite (West Zone) at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Monday. Ronaldo’s goal came in the 76th minute after former Liver
Al Rayyan to face Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in AFC Champions League Elite
Al Rayyan will face a tough test against Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the second round of 2024-2025 AFC Champions League Elite (West Zone) at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Monday, September 30, 2024. The kick-off is at 9pm. The Al Rayyan delegation departed Doha on Sa
Ooredoo Stars League Week 6 Review
The Week 6 matches of 2024-2024 season Ooredoo Stars League were marked by intense excitement, fierce rivalry and high levels of competition. Many matches concluded with thrilling results. Teams demonstrated significant technical prowess and exerted considerable efforts to secure points, aiming
Al Arabi secure first win of season against Al Rayyan in Ooredoo Stars League Week 6 opener
Al Arabi came from a goal and a man down to beat Al Rayyan 2-1 in the opening match in Week 6 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. Substitute Yousef Msakni restored parity for The Dream Team in the 61st minute after Achraf Bencharki
Players are keen and serious to appear in the best possible way, we’re ready for Al Arabi: Al Rayyan coach Younes
Al Rayyan coach Younes Ali spoke to the media ahead of their 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League Week 6 match against Al Arabi. “The Al Arabi match is important against a strong competitor and the matches between the two teams are always not subject to prior standards or resul
Al Thumama Stadium to host Al Arabi vs Al Rayyan Ooredoo Stars League Week 6 opener
Al Arabi and Al Rayyan will meet in the opening match in Week 6 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The kick-off is at 6pm. The clash presents an opportunity for both teams to push hard for a win and aim for t
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Results
QSL Cup |
11/10/2024
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Abdullah Bin Khalifa
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QSL Cup |
04/10/2024
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Grand Hamad
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Ooredoo Stars League |
26/09/2024
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Al Thumama Stadium
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Ooredoo Stars League |
22/09/2024
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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Ooredoo Stars League |
13/09/2024
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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MATCHES PLAYED 6
Wins 2
loses 4
DRAW MATCHES0
Goals9
GOALS CONCEDED13
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
Younes Ali
Date of Birth:03/01/1983
Prominent Qatari coach Younes Ali took over the reins of Al Rayyan during the 2024-2025 season from Turk Poya Asbaghi.
Younes coached Al Arabi in the 2021-2022 season and guided them to triumph in 2022-2023 season Amir Cup in addition to Qatar-UAE Super Cup success in 2023-2024 season.
He was adjudged the Best Coach for 2022-2023 season in the Qatar Football Association Awards and was in the final list of nominees for the same award in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons as well.
Younes had successful coaching stints with Qatar SC and also Al Markhiya in the Second Division.
He is one of the former stars of Qatar national team and played for several clubs, including Al Rayyan and Al Ahli.