Al Arabi club’s Grand Hamad Stadium will host the match between Umm Salal and Al Ahli in Week 10 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The kick-off is at 5.30pm.

The two teams enter the match with each of them carrying ambitions to achieve victory. Umm Salal occupy sixth place with 11 points, while Al Ahli occupy third place with 18 points, tied with second-placed Al Sadd with the same point balance.

Umm Salal will play the match after announcing the termination of contract of coach Patrice Carteron by mutual consent.

Umm Salal aim to reclaim their winning form following a recent setback, having suffered a 0-3 defeat to Al Wakrah in the previous round. The team are determined to secure three points to rectify their standings and move closer to the higher ranks.

The squad will depend on several key players, including Marouane Loudani, Oussama Tannane, Adel Alawi, Antonio Mance and Naim Laidouni.

On the other hand, Al Ahli, fresh from a victory against Al Shahania in the ninth week, will strive under the guidance of their coach Igor Biscan to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the league. The team understands the significance of securing another win to remain competitive for the top spots, yet they acknowledge that Umm Salal could pose a formidable challenge despite their recent struggles.

Al Ahli will look to their standout players, such as Driss Fettouhi, Oumar Sekou, Jassim Mohammed Omar, Baha Ellethy, Abdulrahman Mohammed, Amin Tihi and Julian Draxler.

The upcoming match is anticipated to be intense and thrilling, as both teams are eager for victory – Al Ahli to maintain their positive momentum and Umm Salal to restore their balance and winning ways.