Al Shahaniya claimed a valuable 2-1 away win against Al-Ahli Doha in the Qatar Stars League on February 28, 2026, boosting their survival hopes. The visitors showed great resilience to come from behind and secure a crucial three points on the road. Al-Ahli Doha took the lead in the first half and looked in control, but Al Shahaniya equalized just before the interval. The second half was a tense affair, with the winning goal coming from a well-executed set-piece midway through the period. The result lifted Al Shahaniya out of the relegation zone, while increasing the pressure on Al-Ahli Doha near the bottom of the table. The Al Shahaniya manager called it a "massive win" in their battle to avoid the drop.