Khalfan Ibrahim (left) of Al Sadd, winner of the Player of the Year award, receives his trophy from Qatar Football Association (QFA) President, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, at a glittering QFA Awards ceremony held yesterday at Aspire Dome. Khalfan overcame stiff competition from two other nominees, Al Sadd team-mate Raul and Al Khor’s Brazilian star Madison to clinch the top award. Khalfan and Spanish star Raul played a stellar role this season as Al Sadd clinched the Qatar Stars League title. CENTRE: Al Sadd’s Hussein Amute, winner of the Coach of the Year prize. RIGHT: Lekhwiya’s Sebastian Soria, who finished as the top scorer in the 12-team League with 19 goals, with the top scorer’s trophy. The nominations were decided after 135 voting forms were sent to the media, club technical staff and managers. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT
