The Qatar Stars League, CEO Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan congratulated Al Rayyan Sports Club chaired by H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid Al Thani on the occasion of winning the QSL title for the 2015/2016 season. The Lions lifted the famous falcon shield on Saturday evening after defeating Al Wakra 5-0 at Al Sadd stadium.

Mr Ballan was also quick to praise the passionate Al Rayyan fans on lifting the QSL trophy for the first time since the 1994/1995 season.  

Mr Ballan praised the QSL champions Al Rayyan, in a exclusive interview with QSL online at the crowing event for the side. He indicated that they deserve to win it in terms leading the lead from the very start. “Al Rayyan have been playing well from the very start of the season and our deservedly QSL champions.  Also credit must go to their passionate fans that helped them to the QSL title.”

Hani Ballan expressed his happiness with the awarding and celebrations ceremonies held on Saturday evening assuring that it was commemorated with a huge attendance.He pointed out that winning the title by Al Rayyan wasn’t achieved by luck but it was due to the efforts and relentless work of the Club Management chaired by Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid Al Than – the Club President – and the team officials in addition to the technical staff led by the head coach Jorge Fossati.

Mr Ballan also explained that the success of Al Rayyan came from contracting with quality players whether professionals or locals who contributed to this huge achievement.
Hani Ballan stressed on the fact that the excitement and competitiveness will be present in the Qatar Stars League remaining fixtures despite settling the league title, with battles heating up for the Qatar cup places or relegation zone.

The CEO of Qatar Stars League Management wished all the league teams all the best in their remaining five rounds excepting the games to be full tough and full of excitement.