It’s official for Qatar

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By: Manu Tournoux

It's official for Qatar

Host country of the Asian Cup of Nations (and defending champion), Qatar followed up its second victory, Wednesday against Tajikistan (1-0), to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition.

Qatar is the first to qualify for the round of 16 of the Asian Nations Cup organized on its soil. The reigning Asian champion, after a 3-0 success against Lebanon in the opening match, beat Tajikistan (1-0), Wednesday afternoon, at the Al Bayt Stadium (the stadium of the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup between France and Morocco).

Already the author of a double five days ago, winger Akram Afif scored the only goal of the game for Al-Annabi against the Persian Lions (17th).

Qatar concludes with China, who are second after two 0-0 but in an unfavorable tie while the Tajiks and the Lebanese will face each other at the same time.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.