Akram Afif inspired Qatar begin life after Hassan Al Haydos with a win
Sudesh Baniya at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium From “Ooh ya Haydos” to “Ooh ya Akram!“ It took a half for us to get there,...
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar retain title as Afif sweeps individual honors
Sudesh Baniya at Lusail Stadium If it was meant to be anything close to the previous finale at Lusail, it would have been two...
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar survive resilient Uzbekistan as Barsham pulls through on penalties
Meshaal Barsham saved three penalties to make up for Qatar's frailties and book a place in the semi-finals. ...
Asian Cup 2023: Afif-inspired Qatar end Palestine’s brave run
Sudesh Baniya at the Al Bayt Stadium In what could have been a bitter end to the host’s title defense, Qatar came back to...
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar look to prove as a collective against China after a perfect start
When Qatar face China on Monday, it will be an occasion to establish themselves as serious contenders: that function as a collective and rise...
Asian Cup 2023: Akram Afif inspires Qatar to a triumphant opening – but the road ahead requires more
Lusail: In what felt like a continuation of the 2019 edition, Akram Afif and Almoez Ali starred at the Lusail Stadium as the hosts...
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar and Lebanon kick off with high hopes amidst constraints
Doha: When Qatar and Lebanon head out to open the Asian Cup on Friday, it will be a proving ground for both sides, yet...
AFC Champions League: Talisca tames Al Duhail despite Ronaldo’s absence
(Sudesh Baniya at Khalifa International Stadium; Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: Philippe Coutinho was running, yet it was Anderson Talisca who crossed the finishing line...
AFC Champions League: Bounedjah inspired Al Sadd hammer Al Faisaly
(Report by Sudesh Baniya, Photos by Renjith Raju) Doha: It was one of those distinctive nights at Jassim bin Hamad where Baghdad Bounedjah would...
AFC Champions League: Al Duhail outdone at home by lively Persepolis
(Sudesh Baniya at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium; Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: The loudest of chants came from behind the goal at the Abdullah bin...