Al Sadd’s Portuguese head coach Jesualdo Ferreira is confident is side can return to winning ways when they face Al Ahli in their round 17 QSL match on Thursday evening.

“Ahli will be a challenge for us; I think we should do well despite us not having the best results recently” Concluded Ferreira at his side’s pre match press conference on Wednesday morning.

“Looking at our results on paper they look poor, but that doesn’t show how well our performances have been. Despite this we have plenty of positives, the players deserve better results and this will eventually come.”

Ferreria also noted that new signing Bagdad Bounedjah will be still recovering from an injury and unavailable for selection whilst the returning Qatar U23 players will be slowly eased backed into the squad after a busy three week period for them at Qatar based championships.

Ferreira concluded the conference by saying. “I have full confidence that things will be fine and the results of the team will improve starting from Al Ahli match."



New Al Ahli head coach Youssef Adam assured that he is ready to lead the side  against Al Sadd, indicating that he is not a stranger to Al Ahli and knows the players well.

 “Al Sadd are one of the leading sides in the QSL, but the match will be settled in the field and the better team will win the game. Ahli have been unlucky in recent games.” Adam said.

The former El Jaish coach Adam praised the new signing the Moroccan striker Mouchine Iajour. “He has settled well with the club and will give us an extra edged in the final third.”

Adam concluded his conference by saying; “ I would like to express my  thanks to Al Ahli Club for granting me the opportunity to lead the team till the end of the season. It is a huge challenge and I am willing to give my all for this club.”