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Qatar’s Rizq honoured before QSL clash

Published: 29 Sep 2013 - 12:36 am | Last Updated: 30 Jan 2022 - 01:10 am

DOHA: Experienced Qatari midfielder Wisam Rizq celebrated his 100 appearances for club football in the country with a unique ceremony ahead of Eljaish’s clash against Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Al Sadd. 

Before the start of the third-round QSL clash at Lekhwiya Stadium, Rizq was presented a jersey by Spanish star Raul who captains Al Sadd. 

Rizq, 32, moved to Eljaish after helping Al Sadd to the QSL title last season. 

Eljaish later beat Al Sadd 1-0 on Friday. 

Rizq, a popular figure in QSL, thanked his fans and team-mates for the ‘special ceremony’. 

The tall midfielder was part of Al Sadd side that won the AFC Champions League title in November 2011. THE PENINSULA