Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

AFC announces Qatar as holder of upcoming AFC Asian Cup


(MENAFN) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has today announced that the Qatar Football Association (QFA) wins the bid to hold association for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup.

Leading the 11th AFC Executive Committee gathering, AFC leader Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised the QFA on their positive offer and also conveyed the gratitude of the Asian football family to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) as well as the Korea Football Association (KFA) for their admirable offers.

He stated that “On behalf of the AFC and the Asian football family, I want to congratulate the Qatar Football Association on being awarded the hosting rights of the upcoming edition of the AFC Asian Cup.

Adding: “We must also thank the Football Association of Indonesia and the Korea Football Association for outlining their intentions to stage the tournament. Qatar’s capabilities and track record in hosting major international sporting events and their meticulous attention to detail are well admired throughout the globe.”

Also mentioning “I must also commend the AFC for showcasing utmost professionalism in conducting a fair and transparent expedited bidding process and I thank all our commercial partners and sponsors for their patience during these unprecedented times.

He continued: “Given the short lead time in preparation, we know that the hard work begins immediately but with their existing world-class infrastructure and unrivalled hosting capabilities, we are confident that Qatar will stage a worthy spectacle befitting the prestige and stature of Asia’s crown jewel.”

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