Qatar take inspiration from triumphant Al Annabi as U23 Asian Cup kicks off
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Doha, Qatar: Hosts Qatar will take on debutants Indonesia in their opening match as the AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off today, with head coach Ilidio Vale...
Doha, Qatar: Hosts Qatar will take on debutants Indonesia in their opening match as the AFC U23 Asian Cup kicks off today, with head coach Ilidio Vale setting sights on the Olympic berth.
The continent’s elite 16 sides are battling for glory and berths for this year’s Games as the top three nations from the tournament will get tickets to Paris. The team finishing fourth will feature in a play-off against African counterparts.
After missing the inaugural edition in 2013, Qatar became a regular side in the tournament with a fourth-place finish in 2018 being their best performance.
But Portuguese coach Vale wants his side to take at least one step further in this year’s edition.