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Qatar to Face Singapore in AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifying Opener Tonight
Qatar's U-20 national team is set to kick off their AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2025 qualifying campaign today, taking on Singapore at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium at 20:00. This crucial opening match will see the young Qatari squad, led by coach Félix Ángel, aiming for a strong start in Group J, where they are paired with Jordan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, China.
High Stakes for Qatar
As Qatar enters this highly competitive tournament, coach Félix Ángel expressed the team's excitement and determination. “We are excited to enter this tournament with high spirits. This competition presents a big challenge for us, and the first match is a tough one,” Ángel said ahead of the clash with Singapore. He also acknowledged the significance of playing on home soil but stressed that every team starts on an equal footing. “We are playing on home turf, but all teams have equal chances. Our focus is on our opening match, which is a difficult one.”
Despite the high hopes, Qatar currently sits at the bottom of Group J, with three losses and zero points. A victory over Singapore would not only boost their morale but also keep their qualification hopes alive.
A Packed Group J
In Group J, Qatar’s path to qualification will not be easy. After their match against Singapore, they will face Hong Kong, China in their second fixture, while Jordan will also play Singapore on September 27th. The group qualifiers will wrap up with a decisive set of matches: Qatar will go head-to-head with Jordan, and Singapore will face Hong Kong, China. Each game will be critical as the top teams vie for qualification to the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in 2025.
Qatar squad:
Goalkeepers: Abu Bakr Mohammed, Jalal Amir and Mohammed Fawzy.
Ibrahim Al Hassan, Awab Fadhel, Jassim Al Hamad, Bassam Adel, Moaz Ibrahim , Nawaf Al Yahri, Younis Mohammed, Youssef Mohammed, Abdullah Mujib, Mohammed Khaled, Othman Mohammed, Jameel Riyaz, Tahseen Mohammed, Salem Reda, Abdul Aziz Al-Bakri, Mohammed Hani, Youssef Marai, Ali Mohammed, Fayez Marwan, and Ayoub Al-Alawi.