Michael Olunga and his Al Arabi club continued their preseason engagements in the Spanish city of Valencia as the club angles for the new season in the Qatari league set to kick off on August 15.

The record Qatar champions took to their media site on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to detail their players’ preparations.

As part of the test matches in Spain, Al Arabi played to a one-all draw against Saudi club Al Riyadh on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

The clash was the team’s second test match in Spain following a 2-0 win over Costa Club City on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

The Kenyan talisman linked up with the club for a fresh challenge with the Qatari champions on Friday, July 5, 2025, and was among the scorers in what was his second clash for the club after dumping rivals Al Duhail for a stint with Al Arabi.

Olunga signed a two-year deal with Al Duhail, crosstown rivals.

Meanwhile, as part of the rebuilding for the new season in the Qatar top league, the club confirmed the arrival of Gerard Hernandez on July 27.

New member

The Spanish talent player joined the club’s preseason camp in Valencia, where the team has been pitching camp since touching down in the city for the preseason on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

The current member of Spain’s U-23 national team has previously represented the country at the U-20 level. signed a five-year contract, joining the Qatari side from Spanish club Villarreal.

His arrival is part of a series of high-profile signings aimed at strengthening the squad. Other recent acquisitions include French midfielder Jordan Veretout from Olympique Lyon and Spanish forward Pablo Sarabia.

Olunga now angles for their final preseason clash, which they will face before facing Union Deportiva Ibiza on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

 The pre-season camp will conclude with a clash against Cordoba FC on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Al-Arabi will kick off their new Qatar Stars League campaign on August 15 with a first-round fixture against Al-Wakrah