Iraq’s Jasim eager to continue shining

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Iraq’s Jasim eager to continue shining

Doha: Ali Jasim is determined to play a major role for Iraq in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 tie against Jordan on Monday.

Jasim and Youssef Amyn are the youngest members of the Iraq side with the midfielder admitting he is pleased with his performances so far but wanting to do more.

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Al Rashdan confident of giving Iraq tough time

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Al Rashdan confident of giving Iraq tough time

Doha: Nizar Al Rashdan is hopeful that Jordan’s careful examination of their defensive errors in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ group stage will stand them in good stead against Iraq in their Round of 16 clash on Monday.

Jordan qualified for the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed teams, winning only one of their group stage ties in contrast to Iraq’s three victories.

R16 - Iraq v Jordan: Facts & Figures

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

R16 - Iraq v Jordan: Facts & Figures

Doha: Iraq and Jordan will tread with caution when they meet in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 on Monday.

Iraq are a team in form while Jordan advanced as one of the best four best third-placed sides following the conclusion of the group stage. 

R16 - Qatar v Palestine: Facts & Figures

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

R16 - Qatar v Palestine: Facts & Figures

Doha: Qatar will be expected to advance when they play Palestine in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 on Monday.

The defending champions have shown good form but Palestine will be determined to continue their excellent run after sealing knockout stage qualification for the first time. 

History-maker Haji determined to help Saudi Arabia win fourth title

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

History-maker Haji determined to help Saudi Arabia win fourth title

Al Rayyan: It was a historic moment for Asian football on Thursday when Saudi Arabia’s Talal Haji etched his name in the record books, becoming the youngest player ever to play in an AFC Asian Cup™ match at the age of 16 years and 131 days. 

Haji took to the stage in Saudi Arabia's Group F fixture against Thailand, which ended in a 0-0 draw at the Education City Stadium.

The talented teenager nearly made an instant impact, rising to meet Nasser Al Dawsari's cross with a header only to be denied a goal by agile Thai goalkeeper Saranon Anuin.

Fantastic four eye Qatar 2023 glory and unique history

Sat, 27 Jan, 2024

Fantastic four eye Qatar 2023 glory and unique history

Doha: Heading into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, a quartet of head coaches had the opportunity to not just claim Continental glory but also carve out some special history.

Now, with the dust having settled on the Group Stage on Thursday, the title hopes of Jurgen Klinsmann (Korea Republic), Roberto Mancini (Saudi Arabia), Juan Antonio Pizzi (Bahrain) and Hajime Moriyasu (Japan) remain alive after their respective teams sealed qualification to the Round of 16.