AFC Qatar 2023/ Qatar Team Player Ahmed Alaa: Ready for Opening Match

Doha, January 08 (QNA) - With few days remaining for the kick-off of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which will see team Qatar defending their title in the 18th edition of the tournament, which begins next Friday and continues until Feb. 10, 2024, team Qatar player Ahmed Alaa expressed his full readiness. In remarks on Monday, Alaa - who won AFC Asian Cup 2019 with team Qatar - said that they are looking forward to the opening match in the Asian championship, and their focus would be on providing the best level in the confrontation that brings team Qatar together with the Lebanese national team, as well as in the group stage. Undoubtedly, a strong start in an early stage is essential and meets the expectations of the fans we seek to make happy, Ahmed said. He added that the players were overwhelmed with feelings that words cannot describe after they were crowned as Asian Champions 2019. They realized very well what winning the cup meant to the fans and players' families. Football is a unique sport. There is no other sport that inspires millions and unites people the way football does, which constitutes an incentive that motivates players to play this wonderful game, he added. Ahmed Alaa stressed that playing in Qatar stadiums constitutes a great incentive for players to provide the best possible performance, especially in a prestigious tournament such as the Asian Cup, given that participating in it is an honor for everyone. He noted that playing in Qatar constitutes an additional incentive to make history in front of the fans. (QNA)