Al Rayyan: Former champions Australia are raring to go in the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ and are single-minded in their desire to regain the trophy they won in 2015.
Australia’s Irvine eyeing strong start; Sahal’s India up for the challenge
Al Rayyan: Jackson Irvine believes Australia can make a positive start to their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 campaign when they meet India in a Group B tie at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday.
Uzbekistan’s Masharipov aiming for redemption; Syria’s Ramadan confident
Doha: As Uzbekistan prepare to lock horns with Syria in their first Group B encounter of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, captain Jaloliddin Masharipov is eager to seize the opportunity to erase the heartbreak of their 2019 campaign.
Doha: Petar Segrt’s Tajikistan are relishing their moment under the spotlight as they prepare to make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut against China PR in the second game of Group A at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday.
China PR’s Yan Junling demands focus; Nazarov determined to inspire Tajikistan
Doha: Yan Junling wants China PR to have laser sharp focus when they take on debutants Tajikistan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group A opener at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday.
Doha: It’s been almost five years since Hassan Al Haydos hoisted the AFC Asian Cup™ trophy into the Abu Dhabi sky at Zayed Sports City Stadium as Qatar were crowned champions of Asia for the first time following a 3-1 win over Japan.
