El Jaish aiming to wrap up title tomorrow

El Jaish are hoping wrap up the Qatar Men’s League tomorrow itself when they take on Al Gharafa in the last match of the tournament.A victory for Al Gharafa means both teams will have to face each other in a play-off once again on Tuesday but El Jaish will be wary of trying to stretch their luck too far in the tournament.El Jaish have won all their 17 league games so far, while Al Gharafa have won 16 and lost one. A 17th win for former champs Al Gharafa would tie the league forcing a play-off.The army team’s only League title came in 2007-2008, and having waited so long they would be keen to finish off matters once and for all. They are doubly motivated because the club’s head of basketball Mohamed al-Obaidly will be celebrating his birthday tomorrow which they want to be a memorable occasion.At a pre-match press conference yesterday, El Jaish point guard Fadi Hani Abilmona, coach Hatem Mamlouk and manager Khalid al-Mohannadi expressed their determination to win the trophy as a birthday present for al-Obaidly.“Mohamed al-Obaidly has instrumental behind El Jaish’s success in basketball. He has worked hard to build the team for 11 years. His main focus has been the League. He has really taken a good care of us always,” Abilmona said.  “On Friday, his birthday is coinciding with the match against Al Gharafa. We would like to finish the League unbeaten and present him with the winners’ trophy,” he added.Abilmona however added that Al Gharafa won’t be a cakewalk.“We know our job is not easy. Al Gharafa Club are a strong side. Just like us, they have been consistent. After we had beaten them in the third match of the league, they have been undefeated for 14 matches. We respect them and it would be an interesting match on Friday,” added the player.  Al Gharafa are determined to make amends after a poor last season.“We’ve prepared the hard way for the season. If we’re to become champions, we need two matches to do that. Our task is certainly tough but not impossible,” added Salem.