Newly promoted QSL side Al Shahania will welcome back experienced Spanish defender Álvaro Mejía to the squad ahead of their Friday night match against Umm Salal. The former Real Madrid defender served a one game domestic ban, after picking up two yellow cards in the opening match of the season against Al Rayyan.

In other news, Al Shahania a continued their preparations ahead of their Friday night match against Umm Salal. Caretaker head coach Zenando took training on Sunday evening, and will be focusing his side on achieving back to back victories in the QSL. Last time out, the Oryxes picked up their first points of the season with a 1-0 victory over fellow promoted side Muaither.