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Qatar's Kone says he fears no forward at competition
Qatar and Al Sadd Club defender Abdulla Kone has said he was not afraid of any striker at the Gulf Cup.
- By Yasir Abbasher, Senior Reporter
- Published: 23:35 January 4, 2009
- Members of the Qatar team liven up the spirit during a team photo session after training.
- Image Credit: Reuters
Muscat: Qatar and Al Sadd Club defender Abdulla Kone has said he was not afraid of any striker at the Gulf Cup.
Kone, who joined Qatar team in the 1998 Gulf Cup in Bahrain, said: "All the teams in the tournament have prepared well and came to compete for the title. There are no big differences between them except in experience, morale and spirit.
"We are in a strong group and it will not be easy to win matches.
"But the team that want to emerge champions should be able to beat the opponents however strong they are."
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