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El Jaish primed for next AFC Champions League clash

Published: 02 May 2016 - 12:04 am | Last Updated: 16 Nov 2021 - 11:07 pm
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El Jaish’s Tunisian midfielder Mohammed Methnani (right) celebrates with a team-mate after scoring a goal against Lekhwiya in the Qatar Cup final. 

Doha: Newly crowned Qatar Cup winners El Jaish have confirmed their travel plans ahead of their AFC Champions League clash against Al Ahli which will be played at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates tomorrow. 

The team left Doha yesterday evening, following training at Qatar University. El Jaish resumed training on Saturday evening following their Qatar Cup success where they edged out Lekhiwya 2-1 in a tense match.
Sabri Lamouchi’s side have already qualified for the last 16 of the AFC Champions League, however the Frenchman will be eager for his side to maintain their good form ahead of the Emir Cup competition. 
El Jaish have already topped the Group D, having won three matches to bag a total of 10 points in the group stage of the AFC Champions League.The Peninsula