Almoez

Five years after Qatar's historic AFC Asian Cup triumph, Almoez Ali and Akram Afif, the standout players from the 2019 victory, showcased their brilliance in the opening game of the 2023 edition. As Qatar seeks to defend their title, the impressive form of Afif and Almoez positions them as the team to beat. In the 2019 Asian Cup, Almoez Ali's remarkable nine-goal performance set a new record for the tournament, earning him both the Top Scorer and Most Valuable Player awards. Equally pivotal

Star striker Almoez Ali is confident of Al Duhail’s chances against Al Ahly ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup match at the Education Stadium on Thursday. The Qatari champions received a bye into the second round their scheduled first-round opponents, New Zealand side Auckland City, pulled out of the tournament due to the nation’s coronavirus restrictions. That does not mean to say, however, Duhail will have it easy in their bid to go far in the competition. Their first opponents will be