Qatar Stars League, the league in which Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga plies his trade, has roped in the services of former PSG and Porto Sporting Director Antero Henrique in the same capacity.In the just-concluded season in the QSL, Olunga finished as the top scorer with 24 goals, and perhaps a league sporting director with such experience and contacts could come in handy in formulating moves to Europe where he has been before.In a statement on their official site, QSL said that the move was part of the continuous development process to raise the levels of teams and provide competitive, high-quality football entertainment, and also to achieve new professional standards, much in line with the strategy of QNB Stars League devised by the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and approved by the Executive Board of Qatar Football Association.Its home💪🏾💪🏾@DuhailSC @QSL pic.twitter.com/rV85RKAw5j— MICHAEL OLUNGA (@OgadaOlunga) March 11, 2022 The Portuguese will be tasked with leading the Central Scouting Team, which includes experts and specialists to provide services and support to clubs to scout coaches and foreign professional players and contract them according to their actual market value.Henrique brings to the league vast experience in his capacity, having been involved in top deals including those of Neymar Jnr, Kylian Mbappe, Radamel Falcao, and Hulk.QSL’s Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development Mr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi expressed his delight in capturing Henrique, terming him one of the most prominent sports directors in the world.“We’ve developed the new strategy with the aim of providing competitive, high-quality football entertainment and, on this basis, we’re pleased to sign one of the most prominent sports directors in the world, Antero Henrique, who was chosen with great care as he was among a number of candidates to assume this responsibility. We’re optimistic about implementing the new strategy to transform the QNB Stars League into the ranks of global championships, and making it a platform for talented players, coaches and administrators.” Abbassi said.Big move this from the mighty QSL! They have secured former PSG & Porto Sporting Director Antero Henrique.Plan is to lure the best upcoming managerial and player talent to the QSL with the aim of developing them and moving them on at a profit. 💸#VivaQSL #welcomeAntero https://t.co/rttyKeQPCl— Mitch Freeley (@mitchos) March 15, 2022 On his part, the 53-year old Henrique said he already has his work cut out and seeks to maximize the assets that are already in place in the league.“It’s with great honour and ambition that I join the QSL. This organization is based on a clear and remarkable vision, and is something that really motivated me since the first conversation. We believe that we can maximize the assets already in place and work together with all the stakeholders, specially the QSL clubs, to elevate the level of football and reinforce the brand of each competition. The opportunity we’ve in our hands is something unique. With a common policy, based on synergies and a global vision, football in Qatar will make a step forward and will be taken as an example for quality, organization and sustainable business model.” Henrique said.
