The latest edition of the AFC Asian Cup is set to kick off this Friday with ten out of the region’s twelve nations participating in the 24-team tournament. Arab teams have won the competition six times since the competition was first held in 1956. Hosts Qatar were unlikely winners in 2019 breaking a twelve-year drought for the region. The New Arab Examines the title hopes of each nation. FAVOURITES Qatar By virtue of being hosts and holders, it is hard not to classify Al-Annabi as one of the favourites to win the 2023 AFC Asian Cup — and with a winning start on Friday, beating Lebanon 3-0, the…