Akram Afif Values Experience Is The Key For Qatar To Win The 2023 Asian Cup Title

Akram Afif (Photo: dock. Antara)

winger Akram Afif assesses the experience will be Qatar's key to locking down Qatar's 2023 Asian Cup title.

With the status of host and defending champion, Qatar has ambitions to win the title when he meets Jordan in the 2023 Asian Cup final which will take place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Saturday, February 10 at 22.00 WIB.

"Every tournament we play, we learn a lot from it. Now the Asian Cup is the second tournament we played at home (after the World Cup) and now we have that experience and want to show that we can increase in every tournament that passes," Akram Afif quoted Antara as saying.

As in the 2019 Asian Cup edition, the 27-year-old striker has played a key role in Qatar's journey. One goal from the Al Sadd SC player against Jordan in the semifinals was a trigger for Marquez Lopez's squad to lock in the final ticket against Jordan.

"Congratulations to our supporters and everyone who stands beside us. Victory (in the semifinals) is not easy. We are very proud of ourselves but hopefully, the best will not come yet," said Akram Afif.

Akram Afif is a hope for Qatar to tear up Jordan's goal in the final match, because of the 11 goals scored by Qatar throughout this competition five of them through Akram's feet. In addition to bringing in ambitions to make Qatar a two-time Asian Cup winner, Akram Afif also has an individual target to be the top scorer in the four-year event. Akram Afif, who is now ranked second in the list of the most goalscorers, has the chance to overtake six goals from Iraqi bomber Aymen Hussein.

Coach Marquez Lopez will certainly sign the front lines to Akram Afif, Homam Ahmed, Yusuf Abdurisag and Almoez Ali to dismantle Jordania's defense. Previously, the fast strikers from the Maroons were able to destroy Iran's defenses in the semifinals.