Tamara Al Sayed
The quarter-final stage of the 53rd edition of the HH the Amir Cup 2025 is shaping up to be a dramatic showdown among Qatar’s top football clubs. With four high-stakes matchups scheduled over two days, fans are bracing for action-packed encounters as teams battle for a spot in the semi-finals of the nation’s most prestigious tournament.
Tuesday will see Al Ahli take on Al Shahaniya, while Umm Salal meets Al Shamal. On Wednesday, heavyweights Al Sadd and Al Gharafa face off in a clash loaded with history, followed by another blockbuster between Al Duhail and Al Rayyan.
Former Qatari players have highlighted the significance of this phase, emphasizing the elevated levels of performance, preparation, and tactical discipline required to progress. Yousuf Adam Mahmoud, a former Al Gharafa player, underscored the Cup’s prestige and emotional weight, calling it the season’s ultimate prize. Similarly, ex-Al Sadd star Dahi Saad Al Naemi spoke of the tournament’s historical stature and the fierce determination seen at this stage.
Saoud Ghanem, formerly of Umm Salal, stressed that the fine margins of knockout football demand maximum focus and execution from every player. He reflected on his own triumphs in the tournament, including Umm Salal’s iconic title win in 2008.
Al Sadd remains the tournament’s most successful club with 19 titles, followed by Al Arabi (9), Al Gharafa (7), and Al Rayyan (6). The rich legacy and emotional value of the Amir Cup ensure that every club enters with purpose — and every player, with the dream of lifting Qatari football’s most cherished trophy.