Derby Glow-Up: Al Shahania and Al Gharafa Spark Week 11 in Qatar’s League

Week 11 Kickoff in the Qatar Stars League

Al Shahania and Al Gharafa open Week 11 on Saturday at Al-Khor Stadium, pitting two teams with different aims: Shahania to climb out of the relegation zone after collecting just four points, while Al Gharafa seeks to sustain their positive run and hold the top spot on 25 points.

The action continues on Sunday with three big games: Al Sailiya vs Al Wakrah at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium; Al Duhail vs Qatar SC at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium; and Al Arabi against Al Rayyan at Al Thumama Stadium.

Al Sailiya head into the match in 10th place on seven points, while Al Wakrah are 7th on 15; Al Duhail sits 8th with 12 points, and Qatar SC stands 5th with 17, as they seek to re-enter the top four.

Arabi vs Al Rayyan: The Week’s Summit

The clash between Al Arabi and Al Rayyan stands out as the league’s summit fixture, with Al Arabi in 6th on 16 points and Al Rayyan 3rd on 19, both pushing to stay in the upper echelon.

The week closes on Monday with two games: Al Shamal vs Al Sadd at Al Shamal Stadium, where Shamal sit second with 21 points and Sadd fourth on 17, as both try to keep title hopes alive, despite the absence of Baghdad Bounjah and Naeem Al-Sulaiti for the north side.

The final match sees Al Ahli versus Umm Salal at Al Thumama Stadium, a relegation-battle duel in which Al Ahli sit 9th with 12 points and Umm Salal 11th on 6, both seeking a win to boost their survival chances.

Punchlines to light up the dead times: If football were tea, Qatar would brew a strong cup—expect extra drama with every sip. And if defense ever needed a vacation, these lines would still end up at the bar asking for more time to warm up.