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Kuwait Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Arabi, Salmiya advance to Amir Cup semis
KUWAIT: Al-Arabi's Moroccan forward Hamza Khabba #23 dribbles between Al-Jahra's players during their Amir Cup quarterfinal match at Thamer Stadium on Monday. - KUNA KUWAIT: Al-Arabi and Salmiya advanced to the Amir Cup semi-finals after beating Al-Jahra and Al-Nasr respectively in the quarter finals held Monday. Al-Arabi and Salmiya will be facing each other in the semi-finals on Friday, while Kuwait and Qadsia square off Thursday for a ticket to the finals of the prestigious tournament. At Thamer Stadium, Anayo Iwuala put Al-Arabi ahead with a goal in the 34th minute, while Kameel Al-Aswad added a second in the 52nd minute. Jahra came back with a goal for Abdulaziz Mruwee in the 61st minute, but it was too little, too late as Arabi protected its goal to seal the 2-1 win. At the Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, Fawaz Al-Otaibi, Alex Lima and Imed Louati scored as a dominant Salmiya squad secured a 3-1 victory against Al-Nasr, whose only goal came in the 88th minute by Ali Hassan. – KUNA
Arab Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Arabi completes Amir Cup semifinal lineup
KUWAIT CITY, May 27: Al-Arabi secured the final spot in the Amir Cup semifinals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Jahra in the last quarterfinal match held at Thamer Stadium. With the win, Al-Arabi will now face Al-Salmiya in the first semifinal clash scheduled for Friday at Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium. The other semifinal will see Al-Qadsiya take on Kuwait Club tomorrow at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium. Al-Arabi's path to qualification was far from straightforward. The team went ahead 2-0 thanks to goals from Nigerian forward Emmanuel Iwala in the 34th minute and Bahraini international Kamil Al-Aswad in the 52nd. Al-Jahra fought back, narrowing the margin with a goal by Abdulaziz Marwi in the 61st minute, but couldn't find the equalizer. This marks Al-Arabi's second challenge in the tournament after a tough preliminary round against First Division side Sulaibikhat, where it advanced on penalties (4-3) following a 2-2 draw after extra time. Al-Jahra head coach Mohammed Dahilis announced he would step down at the end of the season, describing his experience with the team as "beautiful and convincing." Under Dahilis' leadership, Al-Jahra earned promotion to the Zain Premier League by topping the Zain First Division League and made a commendable run in the Amir Cup, including a win over Kazma in the preliminary round. Reflecting on the loss to Al-Arabi, he said, 'We conceded from two mistakes. Al-Arabi is a strong team and deserved to win.' Club President Yousef Karim revealed that Al-Jahra will begin preparations for the upcoming season soon. 'We will develop a comprehensive plan to avoid repeating past mistakes,' he stated, praising the efforts of the club's technical, administrative, and medical teams, as well as the players. Al-Arabi player Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi expressed gratitude to head coach Nasser Al-Shatti for trusting him in the starting lineup. 'That trust gives me the confidence to give everything I have,' he said. Al-Awadhi, who previously played as a striker for Al-Yarmouk, emphasized his readiness to play any role needed for Al-Arabi. 'I'm fully committed to the team and will give my utmost to help us compete for every title.'
Arab Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Jahra crowned Zain First Division champion
KUWAIT CITY, May 19, (KUNA): Al-Jahra celebrated winning the 2024–2025 Zain First Division Football League title after securing a 1-1 draw with Al-Sulaibikhat in the 20th and final round on Sunday. The result was enough for Jahra to finish top of the table with 26 points and earn promotion to the Kuwaiti Premier League (Zain League) next season. Al-Shabab Club also secured promotion, finishing in second place with 22 points, following a strong campaign in the five-team competition. Meanwhile, Al-Sahel defeated Burgan 1-0 in their final fixture but finished in fifth and last place with 15 points. The final standings placed Al-Jahra first (26 points), Al-Shabab second (22), Al-Sulaibikhat third (21), Burgan fourth (19), and Al-Sahel fifth (15). As Jahra and Shabab prepare to rejoin Kuwait's top-tier football, Khaitan and Yarmouk have been relegated to the First Division after placing ninth and tenth, respectively, in this season's Zain Premier League.
Arab Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Final day drama in Zain First Division: Al-Jahra crowned, who takes second?
KUWAIT CITY, May 17: Al-Jahra will officially be crowned champions of the Zain First Division League tonight when they face Sulaibikhat at 7:10 PM in the 20th and final round of the season. Simultaneously, Burgan will take on Al-Sahel in a decisive match at Al-Shabab Stadium. Al-Jahra secured the league title and promotion to the Zain Premier League after defeating Al-Sahel 2-0 last in Round 19, raising its tally to 25 points and making tonight's match a celebratory outing. The battle for second place—and a potential promotion opportunity—remains intense. Al-Shabab, currently with 22 points, is not playing this round but will be watching closely. It needs Al-Jahra to either draw or defeat Sulaibikhat to maintain its second-place position. Sulaibikhat, with 20 points, enters the match with a win-or-go-home mentality, knowing that only a victory will keep its hopes alive. Meanwhile, Burgan, on 19 points, is technically still in contention. A win combined with a Sulaibikhat loss or draw would see them finish level with Al-Shabab at 22 points—but Al-Shabab holds the edge in head-to-head results, giving it the tiebreaker advantage.
Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Jahra aims for Zain Premier League return with crucial clash against Al-Sahel
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Al-Jahra will seek to secure promotion to the Zain Premier League when it faces Al-Sahel tonight at 7:10 pm at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium, in Round 19 of the Zain First Division League. In a second fixture, Al-Shabab hosts Burgan in Ahmadi at 8:15 pm, while Al-Sulaibikhat has a bye this round. Al-Jahra currently leads the standings with 22 points, two ahead of second-placed Al-Sulaibikhat (20 points), while Al-Shabab and Burgan are tied in third with 19 points. Al-Sahel sits at the bottom of the table with just 12 points and is already out of the promotion race. A win tonight would mathematically guarantee Al-Jahra's promotion to the top flight, regardless of their upcoming final-round clash with Al-Sulaibikhat on Sunday. With one match in hand compared to their direct competitors, the 'Sons of the Red Palace' are in the driver's seat. Al-Jahra enters the match as the strong favorite, given the significant gap in form and motivation between the two teams. Al-Sahel, having lost its competitive edge, has little left to play for. Al-Jahra also boasts a perfect record this season against the 'Sons of Abu Halifa,' winning all three previous encounters (1-0 twice and 3-1 once). In the second game, Al-Shabab faces a must-win scenario to keep its promotion hopes alive. Even with a victory, the team's fate hinges on favorable results in the final round, especially from matches involving Al-Sulaibikhat vs. Al-Jahra and Burgan vs. Al-Sahel. Burgan remains a strong contender for a promotion spot, thanks to its two remaining matches, unlike Al-Sulaibikhat and Al-Shabab. A win over Al-Shabab would significantly boost their chances, while a draw would delay their hopes to the final round.
