On Saturday evening, the Qatari club Al-Shamal introduced Algerian star Riyad Mahrez to its supporters prior to their match against Lusail for the sixth round of the Qatari league. The player officially joined the club on October 14 following the completion of medical and contractual procedures. Mahrez begins this new venture after a three-season spell with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, where he secured the AFC Champions League title twice and the Saudi Super Cup. Al-Shamal, currently sitting in fifth place with 8 points, looks forward to Mahrez's debut as they aim to improve their performance following a recent loss to Al-Duhail.