Many members of the Al Duhail squad spoke after they were crowned the 2019-20 season QNB Stars League champions. The Red Knights regained the prestigious shield following their 1-0 victory over Al Ahli in the final week (22) at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday.

The players expressed their great happiness to have won the league for the seventh time in their history and underlined the fact that it was achieved after great efforts  and hard work throughout the season, during which the team displayed outstanding levels.

Mohammed Bashir Al Sulaiti, Media Officer: I congratulate the club’s management and everyone who has contributed to this

“I would like to express my sincere happiness that we won the league shield this season, which came after great efforts made by all players throughout the journey. On this occasion, I congratulate the club’s Board of Directors, players, technical and administrative staff, and all those who contributed to our title.”

Ismail Mohammed, player: Our goal from the beginning was to regain the shield

“We had one goal from the beginning, which was to regain the league shield, which was very difficult. Thank God for what has been achieved and I am happy with the team’s continued successes. I congratulate the Board of Directors, technical and administrative staff, players, all club members and fans. I hope we will continue to win championships and titles.”

Sultan Al Breik, player: We deserved the title

“I’m proud of my contribution as well as that of my colleagues towards winning the QNB Stars League shield during the 2019-20 season, which was a difficult mission. The team presented good levels and exhibited high competence to be the deserving winners.”

Mohammed Al Bakri, player: Proud of the team’s success

“I am proud of the team’s success in winning the league title this season after a long and difficult journey during which we demonstrated our ability to emerge on top. The team played well in all other tournaments, be it domestic or AFC Champions League.”