Mirghani Al Zain

Mirghani Al Zain (born 18 August 1978) is a Qatari retired football player of Sudanese descent^[1] and the current coach of Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya SC. Mirghani is the record-holder for the oldest player to play in the QSL at age 41.

Mirghani Al Zain Babiker

Al Zain with Al-Sailiya in 2012
Personal information
Date of birth	(1978-08-18) 18 August 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth	Doha, qatar
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–2009	Al-Wakrah	242	(53)
2009–2012	Al-Gharafa	52	(3)
2012–2019	Al-Sailiya	59	(3)
International career
1995	Qatar U-17
2001–2007	Qatar	5	(0)
Managerial career
2023–	Al-Sailiya SC
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

He took part in the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Championship, representing Qatar.^[2]

Mirghani is one of the most capped players of all time for Al Wakrah, with 242 caps, according to the official Qatar Stars League website.^[3]

He has been the head coach of Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya since March 2023.^[4][5]

Honours

Club

Al-Gharafa SC

• Qatar Stars League: 2009-10
• Emir of Qatar Cup: 2012
• Qatar Cup: 2011