Portugal's Sousa named as Kuwait national team coach
The 55-year-old succeeds Juan Antonio Pizzi, whose contract expired earlier this year.
'Helio Sousa is the coach of the Kuwait national football team. Welcome to Kuwait,' KFA said on X without providing further details.
البرتغالي هيليو سوزا مدرباً لمنتخب الكويت الوطني الأول لكرة القدم#KuwaitFApic.twitter.com/EAXwVpoi8B — KuwaitFA (@KuwaitFA) July 31, 2025
Local media reported that Sousa has signed a contract with the KFA until 2027, reportedly worth $1.6 million per year.
Sousa previously enjoyed a successful stint with Bahrain, guiding the nation to the West Asian Football Federation Championship title in 2019 before securing their maiden Gulf Cup later that year.
He has also coached the Portugal youth side for many years before taking over the Bahrain national team.
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