DOHA: The Trophy Tour of the Amir Cup arrived at Asghal - the Public Works Authority - amid the usual fanfare.
With the 47th edition of the Amir Cup reaching its concluding week, the Trophy Tour was represented by coordinator Nabil Qayed.
High-ranking officials, head of departments and employees featured at the special ceremony that has now become part of football culture in the country.
Asghal officials engaged with QFA representatives and players before taking pictures with the famed trophy.
Football topics and the possibility of engaging battles on the pitch in the last round of Amir Cup were also discussed.
The 2019 Amir Cup will be held on May 16 at the newly-built Al Wakrah Stadium which will host the title clash under lights.
The new Al Wakrah Stadium is one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
QFA officials told the gathering a packed stadium is guaranteed for the Amir Cup final with massive demands for tickets.
The Amir Cup Trophy Tour has already visited government offices, the private sector organizations besides making stops at schools, colleges and universities across the country since early last month.
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