Amir Cup: African trio sparks Al Wakra; Brahimi and Sassi inspire Al Gharafa

Al Wakrah SC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Qatar Amir Cup after a dominant 3-0 victory over Al Rayyan on Friday, with African stars playing decisive roles in a memorable performance.

The standout trio of Gelson Dala, Amine Zouhzouh, and Aïssa Laïdouni were instrumental in leading Al Wakrah to the final four.

Al Wakrah opened the scoring in the 19th minute through Lucas Mendes, who struck directly from a superb free-kick to give his side early control.

الوكرة يبصم على هدف التقدم

#كأس_الأمير#AmirCup2026 pic.twitter.com/6KKXWBknpO

— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) May 1, 2026

The Moroccan playmaker Amine Zouhzouh then doubled the advantage in the 76th minute with a composed finish from inside the penalty area, further confirming Al Wakrah’s superiority.

شووف الهدف|
الوكرة يتقدم 2-0 على الريان عن طريق أمين زحزوح في الدقيقة 76#الريان_الوكرة || #كأس_الأمير#قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شووف pic.twitter.com/tiw6s5qEJE

— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) May 1, 2026

Tunisian midfielder Aïssa Laïdouni added creativity late on, delivering a precise low cross for Angolan forward Gelson Dala, who finished to seal the 3-0 victory and complete a brilliant African-inspired display.

شووف الهدف|
الوكرة يتقدم 3-0 على الريان عن طريق دالا في الدقيقة 81#الريان_الوكرة || #كأس_الأمير#قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شووف pic.twitter.com/LfJeoo2cxk

— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) May 1, 2026

The result sends Al Wakrah into a high-profile semi-final showdown against Al Gharafa SC, who also advanced after defeating Umm Salal SC 2-1 in another quarter-final encounter.

Umm Salal initially stunned Al Gharafa by taking the lead in the 8th minute through Michael Baidoo, who converted from the penalty spot. However, Al Gharafa responded quickly, leveling the score in the 17th minute when Algerian midfielder Yacine Brahimi made an assist to Ahmed Al-Ganehi who scored the equalizer.

شووف الهدف |
الغرافة يتعادل 1 – 1 مع أم صلال عبر احمد الجانحي في الدقيقة 18 .. ربع نهائي كأس الأمير#الغرافة_أم_صلال || #كأس_الأمير#قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شووف pic.twitter.com/IBymaJvKY6

— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) May 1, 2026

Tunisian international Ferjani Sassi then emerged as the hero, completing the comeback in the 32nd minute by converting from close range after a header in the penalty area.

شووف الهدف |
الغرافة يتقدم 2 – 1 على أم صلال عبر فرجاني ساسي في الدقيقة 32 .. ربع نهائي كأس الأمير#الغرافة_أم_صلال || #كأس_الأمير#قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شووف pic.twitter.com/oKpnVQ98y0

— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) May 1, 2026

Sassi’s decisive strike ensured Al Gharafa’s progression and set up a semi-final battle featuring several of African football’s standout stars, with both clubs now just one step away from the Amir Cup final.

⚽ Follow Pan-Africa Football across platforms for real-time news and stories.