Qatari star Akram Afif will be an important player to look out for as India gear up to take on the Maroons in their World Cup 2022 and Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers on June 3 in Doha.
Akram Afif did not feature in the Qatari lineup owing to an injury the last time they took on the Blue Tigers in the first leg of the qualifiers in Doha. India had managed to hold the Asian champions to a goalless draw.
The Aspire Academy graduate, who has played in the La Liga, had provided a record 10 assists in the Asian Cup in 2019 and played a crucial role in Qatar's continental triumph.
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Here are five things to know about the Qatari star Akram Afif.