Al Ahli, Al Shahaniya battle to avoid relegation in crucial clash
DOHA: Al Ahli SC and Al Shahaniya SC will meet on Friday at Al Thumama Stadium in the 17th round of the Doha Bank Stars League, with both sides fighting to avoid relegation.
Al Ahli sit 10th in the standings with 15 points, while Al Shahaniya are bottom of the table in 12th place with 11 points. Victory for either side would significantly boost their hopes of retaining top-flight status.
The stakes are high as the season enters its decisive phase, with little separating the teams in the lower half of the table.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, Al Ahli claimed a 2-1 win over Al Shahaniya, and they will be aiming to complete a league double. Al Shahaniya, meanwhile, will look to avenge that defeat and close the gap in the standings.
