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Doha Bank Stars League Week 13: Al Gharafa 2 - 1 Al Arabi
Al Gharafa consolidated their position as leaders following a 2-1 win over Al Arabi in Week 13 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday.Al Gharafa, however, saw their player Joselu being flashed with a red card in the 84th minute following a VAR de
Preparations good and atmosphere positive ahead of Al Arabi match: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 13 match against Al Arabi.“Preparations went off well. The team’s strong performance against Umm Salal was a positive response. Confidence had been significantly boosted and the atmosphere is
Al Arabi up against Al Gharafa in Doha Bank Stars League Week 13
All eyes will be on Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday, January 15, 2026, as it hosts one of the most-anticipated matches in Week 13 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League. The Al Arabi vs Al Gharafa match will kick off at 7.30pm.Both teams enter the match with shared ambitions: nothing less t
Tickets for Qatar-UAE Super Cup now on sale
The Organizing Committee of Qatar-UAE Super Cup announced the release of tickets for tournament’s third edition, which will be held from January 22 to 25, 2026.The competition will see Qatari and UAE teams compete for four titles – Super Cup, Challenge Shield, Super Shield and Challenge Cup.Th
Doha Bank Stars League Week 12: Umm Salal 2 - 3 Al Gharafa
Al Gharafa defeated Umm Salal 3-2 in the opening match of Week 12 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Khor Stadium on Tuesday to consolidate their lead in the standings.The Cheetahs, who had stumbled against Al Shahania in the previous week, survived a late scare from the host
Umm Salal match important, we’re required to react in order to achieve victory: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 12 match againstUmm Salal.“The upcoming match against Umm Salal is crucial. I am not happy with our previous-round performance against Al Shahania. However, I have witnessed a positive reacti
Umm Salal to face Al Gharafa in Week 12
Umm Salal face Al Gharafa in the opening match of Week 12 of 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Khor Stadium on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The kick-off is at 5.30pm.Al Gharafa enter the match aiming for a swift return to winning ways after their loss to Al Shahania in the previous round
Doha Bank Stars League Week 11: Al Shahania 3-0 Al Gharafa
Al Shahania made a winning return to the Doha Bank Stars League after the break as they humbled table toppers Al Gharafa 3-0 in Week 11 at the Al Khor Stadium on Saturday. . It was Al Shahania’s only second win of the league championship so far and propped their points tally to seven to be
We must focus to beat Al Shahania: Al Gharafa coach Martins
Al Gharafa coach Pedro Martins spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 11 match againstAl Shahania. “The focus during the break has been on restoring the players’ physical fitness. Current training indicators are reassuring, with all players in good physi
Al Shahania and Al Gharafa to kick off Week 11 matches
Al Shahania and Al Gharafa will open Week 11 of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Khor Stadium on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The kick-off is at 5.30pm. The two sides enter the contest with different ambitions. Al Shahania seek a victory and the valuable three points to move
Upcoming matches
QSL Cup
Results
| Doha Bank Stars League |
15/01/2026
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| Doha Bank Stars League |
06/01/2026
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| Doha Bank Stars League |
27/12/2025
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| QSL Cup |
13/12/2025
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| QSL Cup |
04/12/2025
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MATCHES PLAYED13
Wins10
loses2
DRAW MATCHES1
Goals25
GOALS CONCEDED16
Established: 1979
President: Sheikh Jassem bin Thamer Al Thani
Nick Name: The Cheetahs
Titles
The League:
1991-92 ,1997-98 ,2001-02 ,2004-05 ,2007-08 ,2008-09 ,2009-10
Qatar Cup:
2000,2010,2011
QSL Cup:
2009-10,2017-18,2018-19
history
Al Gharafa were formed in 1979, after local residents decided to create a sports club to serve the youth population in the area. Al Ittihad Club was established in June that year.
The side’s name was changed to Al Gharafa in 2004 to represent the local area. Nicknamed The Cheetahs, they have had much success down the years, the highlights of which being the three consecutive Qatar League titles between 2008 and 2010.
Al Gharafa, who won the Arab Clubs Championship in 1999, had H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Fahad bin Mohammed Al Thani as the first chairman of their Board of Directors.
Coach
Pedro Martins
Date of Birth:17/07/1970
Pedro Martins took over as coach of Al Gharafa from Italian Andrea Stramaccioni. The Portuguese is one of the distinguished coaches, having achieved success with a number of clubs.
Martins, born in 1970, played as a professional player for six Portuguese clubs in 17 seasons, most notably Sporting Lisbon whom he represented for three years.
He has coached some Portuguese teams, including Maritimo, Rio Ave and Vitoria Guimaraes.
Martins moved to Al Gharafa from Greek club Olympiacos, where he coached between 2018 and 2022.
With Olympiacos, he had won three league titles and the Greek Cup.
Team
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
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