Round five of the QSL season kicks off with two games on Thursday evening at Al Ahli stadium, involving sides who are looking to build on their impressive showing in round four.
First up, Al Sailiya take on Al Shahania in the 17:20 KO. Al Sailiya is currently twelfth in the QSL standings and will be targeting their first win of the season.

Sami Trabelsi’s side made a tough start to the season with three straight defeats, but has stabilized in recent weeks picking up two draws in the league. Goals have been a concern for Al Sailiya lately, and Trabelsi will be hoping that summer signing Paul Efoulou can find the back of the net soon.

As for Al Shahania, they have been the surprise package in the QSL this season and have registered five points from their opening four games. Last time out, they needed a last minute penalty to get a share of the points with Al Gharafa.

Head coach Jose Fernando has stepped up from his assistant manager role perfectly, and has the Oryxes well drilled. Spanish defender Álvaro Mejía will have to be at his uncompromising best in the center of defense if Shahania are to continue their fine form in the QSL.

The late 19:30 KO will see high-flying Al Ahli will take on Al Khor at Ahli stadium. The home side are fresh from a 2-0 derby day victory over Al Arabi and will be targeting a win to maintain their fouth place position in the league.

Head coach Luka Bonačić has certainly got his squad moving in the right direction based on the first four games of the season, and will be looking to continue their form. D.R Congo international Firmin Mubele has been central to the Brigadiers rise up the league table and could be amongst the goals again.

As for Al Khor, they will be looking to frustait the free flowing football of Ahli, and be targeting at least a point on their travels. In round four, Al Khor shared the points with Al Kharitiyat in a 1-1 draw and currently sit in ninth place in the QSL standings.

French tactitian Jean Fernandez prides himself on a well drilled backline, and will be expecting a big preformace from Kuwaiti summer signing Sultan Al Enezi. The youngster has showed plenty of promise in his early Khor career and will certainly be targeting his second clean sheet of the season against Al Ahli.