Resolute Saudi Arabia set to begin title defence against Tajikistan
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia will begin their title defence at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, hoping for a winning start against Tajikistan in a Group...
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia will begin their title defence at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, hoping for a winning start against Tajikistan in a Group C match at Khalifa International Stadium.
Saad Al Shehri, who led the side to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 title, is determined his side gets off to a perfect start in a tournament which also serves as the Paris Olympics qualifier.
“The Saudi team is ready for the task ahead. Hopefully, we can have a fruitful campaign that takes us to the Paris Olympics,” said Al Shehri.
“Maybe the previous tournament was more difficult because the ultimate aim was to win the cup. For this edition, there are three positions that can take you to the Olympics.”
“We approach this as a new one. Yes, there are players who participated previously but we also have a new generation who have to make their mark.