Eight of the Arabian Gulf’s standout performers will take centre stage when Shabab Al Ahli face Al Sadd in a high-profile Super Shield showdown at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.
Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM on Saturday, 24 January, as part of the UAE–Qatar Super Cup series.
With silverware on the line, both sides arrive armed with attacking firepower, and the contest promises to be defined by individual brilliance as much as collective strength.
Shabab Al Ahli: Red Knights Rely on Attacking Depth
Shabab Al Ahli enter the encounter aiming to lift the Super Shield for the third time in the competition’s history, having previously claimed the Super Shield and Challenge Shield in the 2024 and 2025 editions.
At the heart of their attacking threat is Guilherme Bala, who leads a group of four key players expected to shape the outcome. The forward has featured in 21 matches across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing five assists, making him a constant danger in the final third.
Supporting him is Yahya Al Ghassani, who has contributed two goals and three assists in 10 appearances, while creativity comes from Federico Cartabia, whose influence is reflected in four goals and nine assists from 22 matches.
Completing the quartet is Yuri Cesar, who adds further cutting edge with six goals and two assists in 21 appearances, giving Shabab Al Ahli a multi-dimensional attacking setup.
Al Sadd: Star Power Fuels the Dream of a First Super Shield
Al Sadd arrive in Doha determined to claim the Super Shield for the first time, and their ambitions are underpinned by a formidable group of attacking stars.
Leading the charge is Rafa Mujica, whose goal-scoring form this season has been outstanding. The striker has recorded 10 goals and one assist in 18 matches across all competitions, making him Al Sadd’s most potent attacking weapon.
Alongside him is the club’s talisman and captain Akram Afif, who continues to dictate play with authority, registering eight goals and 12 assists in 19 appearances.
Experience and composure come from Roberto Firmino, who has delivered eight goals and three assists in 17 matches, while Brazilian winger Giovanni completes the list with five goals and two assists from 17 outings.
With eight stars ready to step into the spotlight, the Super Shield clash promises moments of quality, decisive contributions, and a night where individual brilliance could tip the balance on one of Gulf football’s biggest stages.
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