Qatar Stars League (QSL) clubs continue their preparations for the 2017-18 season, which kicks off in mid-September featuring 12 clubs after the Qatar Football Association’s decision to decrease the number from 14. 
Al Ahli started their training camp in the Dutch city of Mierlo, which will continue until Aug 21. They are set to play five friendlies during the camp. The club appointed Spaniard Joaquin Caparros as their new manager after Youssef Adam resigned at the end of the last season.
Al Ahli announced the signing of Colombian striker Cristian Nazarit on a renewable one-year contract. The club have also signed former El Jaish player Majed Mohammed in addition to Fadl Omar from Qatar SC, Spanish player Francisco Sandaza, Mozambican defender Simao Mate and South Korean midfielder Kim Gwi-hyeon. 
Meanwhile, Al Duhail lost 3-2 to Italian side Bologna in the third friendly of their pre-season camp in Austria. Duhail had lost 2-4 to Hannover 96 in the first friendly and drew 1-1 with Kayserispor in the second. They recently signed Bassam Hisham from Al Rayyan on a four-season contract. 
Al Arabi are carrying out stamina tests for their players during their current camp in Slovenia in order to learn about the physical levels of the players and decide whether to increase or decrease the training load ahead of the new season.
Al Khor left on Thursday for Amsterdam as they hold a training camp in the Dutch city of Zwolle that lasts until August 22 and features a number of friendly matches. 
Head Coach Laurent Banide aims to achieve maximum benefit from the camp in order to prepare the team in the best possible way at the start of the season.
The club recently signed Brazilian striker David da Silva on a one-year deal from Kuwait’s Qadsia. They also previously signed Soroush Rafiei and Luciano Castan, while Brazilian midfielder Madson will continue with the club. 
Qatar SC beat Al Khor in the friendly that they played as part of their preparations for the new season. Led by Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon, Qatar SC are aiming to raise the levels of harmony and learn about the readiness of their players before they go on a training camp in Slovenia on Aug 9. 
Meanwhile, Al Markhiya have signed Al Ahli’s former coach Adam to replace Italian coach Silvio Diliberto. They signed Gambian midfielder Tijan Jaiteh and local young goalkeeper Fahd Youness Ahmed.
Al Markhiya are looking to have a strong presence as they return to the top flight after several seasons in the lower division. The club will warm up for the new season with a camp in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia that starts on Aug 22, during which they play three friendlies.