DOHA (Qatar): Former champions Al Gharafa are gearing up for the remainder of the season under the watchful eyes of Serbian coach Slavisa Jokanovic.
They will play Al Arabi in Week 18 at the Al Janoub Stadium on July 24.
Al Gharafa are fourth in the Qatar Stars League standings, behind Al Duhail, Al Rayyan and Al Sadd in that order, with 28 points. The Cheetahs have eight wins, four draws and five defeats against their name. Their goal difference is +5 (29 goals for and 24 against).
Al Gharafa had beaten Al Wakrah 2-1 in Week 17 on 5th March before the long break.
Jokanovic’s wards are only four points adrift of reigning champions Al Sadd. They also have four points more than closest challengers and fifth-placed side Al Arabi, and will be keen to finish among the top four and thereby play in the Qatar Cup and AFC Champions League.
Following their first coronavirus test, held as per the protocol developed by the QSL in co-ordination with club authorities and approved by the Ministry of Public Health, Al Gharafa squad members entered their team hotel and got engaged in training.
