Qatar squad returns home, resume further training

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Monday, August 21st 2017 07:23 AM

DOHA: Qatar, coached by Felix Sanchez, have returned home from the United Kingdom following an extensive training session. The training camp was held in Birmingham for two weeks. During the training camp, Qatar played three friendlies. The Qatar team will take on Syria in Malaysia on August 31 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. Qatar take on China on September 5 in Doha at Khalifa International Stadium in their last Asian Zone qualifying fixture. The squad has been given a short rest with fresh resuming on Sunday. Qatar is expected to play Turkmenistan on Wednesday in an international friendly. A QFA official said team captain Ibrahim Majid is not available because of suspension for one game. Majid is expected to return for the home clash against China. Al Annabi is also expected to determine the case of midfielder Ahmed Moien who underwent surgery recently.