Al Rayyan will kick off their 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League campaign against Al Sailiya in the first match of the competition at Al Rayyan club’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The kick-off is at 6.30pm.
The match carries significant importance for both teams.
Al Rayyan, under Portuguese coach Artur Jorge, aim for a robust beginning to the season, which would serve as a morale booster. This is particularly relevant following the recent enhancements to their roster, including Brazilian midfielder Gregory da Silva, goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada and defender Bahaa Ellethy.
The team features several prominent players, especially last season’s league top scorer Roger Guedes, who is expected to play a crucial role for Al Rayyan this time as well.
Al Sailiya, the newly-promoted Second Division champions, approach the match under national coach Mirghani Al Zain and are eager to establish their presence. They have bolstered their line-up with notable talents, including Norwegian Mathias Normann, Dutchman Kylian van der Vaart, Tunisian Youssef Snana and Argentinian defender Matias Nani, and they are looking to catch their hosts off guard right from the start.
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