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Rayyan Sports Club has announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with Ahlibank, one of Qatar’s leading financial institutions, to sponsor the youth football teams at the club’s academy for the 2026–2027 season. The strategic agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to supporting and strengthening national sports initiatives, as well as their belief in the importance of investing in promising talent and empowering the next generation of champions. The partnership, which spans one sporting season, aims to provide comprehensive support to the club’s academy, which serves as a key talent pipeline for the first team and plays a fundamental role in shaping the club’s future. On this occasion, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Head of Youth Football at Al Rayyan Sports Club, welcomed the partnership, stating: “The academy is a fundamental pillar of the club’s strategy and long-term vision. Our partnership with an established financial institution such as Ahlibank will help support and develop our training programs, improve the sporting environment for our young players, and ensure the continued development of Qatari talent capable of representing the club and national teams in the future.” Mr. Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi, Chief Executive Officer of Ahlibank, stated: “Supporting youth and sports is an integral part of our corporate social responsibility at Ahlibank. This commitment stems from our belief in the passion, ambition, and potential of the young players of Al Rayyan Sports Club as they strive for excellence and innovation. “This sponsorship represents a sustainable investment in our youth and future generations. We are proud to be part of their sporting journey and look forward to celebrating their achievements alongside Al Rayyan’s loyal supporters.”

Two matches will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, to kick off the Qatar Basketball Cup for men for the 2025-2026 season.The first match will be between Al Sadd and Al Ahli at Al Rayyan Sports Club Hall in the preliminary round.The winner will advance to face Al Arabi in the quarterfinals on April 11.The second match is the first of the quarterfinals, featuring Al Rayyan against Al Khor.Al Rayyan will be looking to bounce back from their league loss to Al Arabi, while Al Khor hope to pull off an upset and continue their journey in the tournament.The quarterfinals will continue on Thursday at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall, with Al Wakrah facing Qatar SC and Al Gharafa taking on Al Shamal in two evenly matched encounters.

Al Rayyan Sports Club Thursday officially announced the signing of Serbian international striker Aleksandar Mitrovic from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal. The high-profile move comes as part of Al Rayyan’s efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the new football season.In a statement, Al Rayyan expressed their appreciation to Al Hilal and its board of directors, headed by His Highness Prince Nawaf bin Saad Al Saud, for their cooperation in completing the transfer. The club described the deal as a significant step in building a competitive team capable of challenging for top honours.Mitrovic, 29, is considered one of the most prominent goal scorers of his generation. Known for his physical presence, aerial ability, and clinical finishing, the Serbian forward brings with him a wealth of experience from top leagues across Europe and Asia, as well as the international stage.The striker began his professional career at Partizan Belgrade, where he won the Serbian league title. He later moved to Anderlecht in Belgium, shining as the league’s top scorer and helping the club win the Pro League title. Mitrovic then made the switch to England, playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League, before enjoying his most prolific spell at Fulham, where he became the club’s top scorer and played a key role in securing promotion to the top tier.Before joining Al Rayyan, Mitrovic spent a successful stint with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, where he won a domestic treble the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, and the Saudi Super Cup. His individual numbers have been equally impressive across all clubs he has represented.At Al Hilal, Mitrovic scored 68 goals and provided 15 assists in 79 appearances. During his time at Fulham, he netted 97 goals in 173 matches, and he scored 44 goals in 90 games for Anderlecht. On the international stage, he is the all-time leading scorer for the Serbian national team, with 62 goals in 100 appearances.