Ahead of next month’s Asian qualifiers against India and Oman, a 27-member Qatar football squad began training session at the Aspire Academy on Monday. Qatar are in a prime position to qualify for the Asian Cup 2023 in China. The Asian champions top Group E with 16 points from six matches. They are followed by Oman (12), who have a game in hand. Qatar will play their remaining two matches against India on June 3 and against Oman on June 7 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. (Right) Defender Bassam al-Rawi trains at Aspire on Wednesday.