Doha: May 26 – Al Sadd player Akram Afif expressed his happiness at winning both the Top Scorer and Best Player awards for the 2023-2024 season at the Qatar Football Association Awards ceremony held Sunday at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
In a press statement to QNA, Afif said that winning these two awards was a result of the collective effort from both Al Sadd and the Qatari national team. He described the current season as exceptional and challenging, highlighted by the national team’s victory in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 for the second consecutive time, as well as Al Sadd securing the league title and the 2024 HH the Amir Cup.
Afif praised the efforts of his teammates in the national team, acknowledging their role in securing the continental title. He emphasized that his primary focus is contributing to winning titles with both the national team and his club, rather than seeking individual awards, which are a result of collective teamwork.
He also highlighted the significant roles of the tech
nical, administrative, and medical staff in achieving a player’s high performance.
Afif stated that he always aims to deliver his best performance and strives to maintain his high level of play to help achieve more championships. He noted that winning the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with the national team would serve as a significant motivation for the future. He expressed his ambition to contribute to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be his main goal in the coming period.
Akram Afif also expressed his delight at winning the Expo Stars League with Al Sadd and ending the season with the 2024 HH the Amir Cup. He hoped that the team would perform even better in the next season, especially in the AFC Champions League, which will be their primary goal as players.
Source: Qatar News Agency
