Al Shahania coach Younes Ali spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 1 match against Al Gharafa.

“The team is striving to build a distinctive playing style based on character and team spirit, reflecting the ambitions for the new season.

“Efforts are focused on fostering a culture of teamwork and emphasizing that the team’s strength lies in co-operation and reliance on the group as a whole. The goal is to improve week by week, continuously working and learning, and delivering better performances in every match.

“The team aspires to make a distinguished appearance befitting the name of Al Shahania club and its fans, achieving results that meet the club’s ambitions and give the team the confidence to continue competing,” said Younes.

Al Shahania player Marc Muniesa said, “The team underwent an excellent training camp in the Netherlands, which provided an important opportunity to prepare optimally for the start of league competition.

“The work during the camp focused on raising the team’s readiness, developing harmony among the players and correcting several technical and tactical aspects.”