QFA President backs Qatar players

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Monday, September 26th 2016 04:43 AM

DOHA: QFA President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani has urged Qatar players to keep their confidence going as they take on Korea in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on October 6. Qatar on Saturday named Jorge Fossati as new coach to replace Daniel Carreno. QFA President watched Qatar players in action during a training session on Sunday. He was accompanied by Khalifa Khamis Al Thawadi while watching the players in training. On Sunday, new coach Fossati named a 26-member squad for the October 6 clash. The QFA President also met with Fossati and his backroom staff members. The QFA chief also addressed the players and urged them to be 'positive' for their forthcoming matches.