Al Gharafa will host Al Khor in Week 12 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The kick- off is at 4.15pm.

The two teams approach the match with considerable enthusiasm and elevated morale, having concluded the first half with a victory.

Al Gharafa secured a 4-2 win against Al Shahania in the eleventh round, accumulating 21 points and positioning themselves in fourth place with a record of six wins, three draws and two losses. Portuguese coach Pedro Martins, who was honoured with the Best Coach Award in Ooredoo Stars League for November and December, 2024, aims to maintain the momentum as they pursue the leading trio of Al Duhail, Al Sadd and Al Ahli in that order.

Conversely, Al Khor, guided by Tunisian coach Mehdi Nafti, are eager to achieve their second victory of the season. They celebrated their first league win in the eleventh round by defeating league leaders Al Duhail 2-1.

Currently, Al Khor find themselves at the bottom of standings in 12th place with seven points from one win, four draws and six losses. They are determined to close the gap with the teams above them in the rankings.

Coach Nafti is focusing on countering Al Gharafa’s formidable offence by solidifying their defensive structure while also aiming to catch their opponents off guard with swift counterattacks in pursuit of a second victory. Meanwhile, Al Gharafa are intent on continuing their successful run and securing all available points.

During the league’s break due to the Gulf Cup, both teams engaged in rigorous training to ensure optimal technical and physical readiness ahead of the resumption of competitive matches.

Both coaches are optimistic that their players will perform at their highest level in this encounter, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive atmosphere on the field between the teams.