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Doha Bank Stars League Week 9: Al Arabi 2 - 2 Al Ahli
Al Ahli staged a spirited second-half comeback to hold hosts Al Arabi to a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Week 9 match of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium on Friday.Al Arabi appeared to be cruising towards victory after taking a commanding two-goal lead be
We must approach the match against Al Ahli with high focus to secure a victory: Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra
Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 9 match againstAl Ahli.“We face a difficult challenge against a well-organized opponent that has been performing well this season and holds a genuine ambition to climb the rankings
Doha Bank Stars League Week 9: Al Arabi vs Al Ahli
The Week 9 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League kicks off on Friday, November 6, 2026, with a match between Al Arabi and Al Ahli at Al Thumama Stadium. The kick-off is at 5.15pm.The clash holds considerable significance for both teams, with just two points separating them in the standing
Ready to face Al Wakrah, our goal is 3 points: Al Arabi coach Contra
Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 7 match against Al Wakrah.“We have a tough match ahead against an opponent that is well-organized and possesses quality players. Our encounters with Al Wakrah are always tactically compl
Doha Bank Stars League Week 7: Al Wakrah vs Al Arabi
Al Wakrah and Al Arabi will face off in Week 7 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The kick-off is at 5.30pm.The clash promises to be intense and competitive, reflecting the high ambitions of both sides and their shared
Doha Bank Stars League Week 6: Al Shahania 0 - 6 Al Arabi
Al Arabi defeated Al Shahania 6-0 in Week 6 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.Spaniard Pablo Sarabia scored a hat-trick (45+4 penalty, 64th and 72nd minutes), while Jordan Veretout (40th minute), Oussama Tannane (50th minute) and Youssef
We’ve put behind Al Sadd match, we’ll approach Al Shahania game with the highest level of focus: Al Arabi coach Cosmin
Al Arabi coach Cosmin Contra spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 6 match against Al Shahania.“The coaching staff and players have moved past our recent victory over Al Sadd, with their focus now entirely shifted toward preparations for the next challe
Doha Bank Stars League Week 6: Al Shahania vs Al Arabi
All eyes will turn to Khalifa International Stadium at 7.45pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, as it hosts the match between Al Shahania and Al Arabi in Week 6 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League.Both teams enter the encounter with high morale after important victories in the previous
Doha Bank Stars League schedule updated
The Qatar Stars League updated schedule for 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League, following co-ordination with relevant authorities and in alignment with maintenance schedule at several stadiums.View the schedule
I’ve great confidence in our ability to put up strong performance against Al Sadd: Al Arabi coach Contra
Al Arabi coach Contra Cosmin spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 5 match againstAl Sadd.“The break provided an ideal opportunity to regroup and work diligently with the available squad over the past two weeks, focusing on enhancing the team’s te
Upcoming matches
Doha Bank Stars League
Results
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31/10/2026
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24/10/2026
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16/10/2026
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09/10/2026
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| QSL Cup |
21/09/2026
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MATCHES PLAYED9
Wins3
loses1
DRAW MATCHES5
Goals18
GOALS CONCEDED10
Established: 1952
President: Sheikh Tamim Bin Fahad Al Thani
Nick Name: The Dream Team
Titles
The League:
1983, 1985, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
Qatar Cup:
1997
history
Al Arabi, formed in 1952, are one of the major forces in Qatar football. The club was given the nickname ‘The Dream Team’, a reference to the USA basketball team by the local Press in the 1990s as a nod to their all-conquering side in the 1992-93 season.
Al Arabi have a rich history and heritage, and have many achievements to their credit. They have earned the title ‘Century Club in Qatar’ because many notable names have come through their ranks.The club was relaunched in 1972 by merging Al Tahrir and Al Wahda sports clubs. Al Arabi have one of the largest fan bases in Qatar.
Coach
Cosmin Contra
Date of Birth:15/12/1975
Romanian Cosmin Contra took over as coach of Al Arabi during the 2025-2026 season, succeeding Spaniard Pablo Amo.
Cosmin has extensive coaching experience, having worked with several clubs, most notably Getafe (2014-2015) and Al Ittihad (2021-2022). He then took over as coach of Damac (2023-2024).
He also coached his country’s national team between 2017 and 2019, and led Dinamo Bucharest in 2020.
During his football career as a player, he played for several clubs, including Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo Alaves, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid.
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