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Arab Times
a day ago
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Al-Tadamon to play multiple friendlies as part of season build-up
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9: Al-Tadamon has scheduled two friendly matches against Yarmouk and Burqan on August 14 and 18 as part of its preparations for the upcoming Zain Premier League season, which kicks off against Kuwait Club on September 12. Following the match against Burgan, the team will embark on a training camp abroad, where they will play several additional friendly matches. The team has reinforced its squad with key signings, including Nigerian professional Folabi, French players Jonathan Bamba and Zakaria Slimani, Portuguese Pedro, and Syrian Ahmed Al-Dali. Al-Tadamon aims to deliver strong and convincing performances throughout the new season. Training sessions began last week on the subsidiary field at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, as the club's main stadium undergoes maintenance. The sessions are led by Portuguese coach Miguel Leal in preparation for the season ahead. The club has also added local talents such as Abdul Mohsen Al-Ajmi, Salman Al-Ajmi, Turki Al-Mutairi, and Ali Fadel to its roster. Negotiations are ongoing to sign additional local players to further strengthen the squad and achieve the team's goals.
Arab Times
4 days ago
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- Arab Times
Kuwait Club heads to Prague after friendly win over Al-Shabab
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: Kuwait Club defeated Al-Shabab 3–1 in a friendly match held at its home ground, as part of both teams' preparations for the upcoming 2025–2026 Zain Premier League season, which kicks off on September 12. Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, Fahad Hammoud, and Ibrahim Kamil were on target for Kuwait Club, while Abdullah Fadel scored the lone goal for Al-Shabab. Following the win, Kuwait Club will depart today for its preseason training camp in Prague, Czech Republic. The camp will run until August 28 and includes four scheduled friendly matches. Upon its return, Kuwait Club will begin its league campaign with a game against Al-Tadamon on September 12. The delegation is led by board member Adel Oqla, with Mohammed Al-Hajri as team manager. Administrative staff includes Dr. Ahmad Al-Subaih and Basil Al-Dhafiri, along with team photographer Nasser Bin Nasser. Technical and Medical Staff: Head Coach: Nebojša Jovović Assistant Coach: Karim El-Shazly Fitness Coach: Marko Jovanović Goalkeeping Coach: Darko Loptardo Physical Trainer: Osama Al-Shammari Technical Analyst: Blagoje Ogumanović Medical Team: Shibl Ahmed and Maher Salama Traveling Squad (26 players): Sami Al-Sanea, Mishari Ghanem, Fahad Hammoud, Fahad Al-Hajri, Redha Hani, Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, Ali Hussein, Youssef Al-Khubaizi, Ibrahim Kamil, Abdulrahman Kamil, Faisal Zayed, Amr Abdel-Fattah, Mohammed Dahham, Mohammed Farih, Ahmed Alaa, Youssef Nasser, Ahmed Al-Zanki, Saud Al-Hoshan, Dhari Al-Otaibi, Khaled Al-Rasheedi, Hamoud Al-Sanousi, Hénoch Baka (Congo), Arsen 'Malik' Zola (Congo), Mohammed Marhoon (Bahrain), Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia), and Sam Morsy (England).
Arab Times
5 days ago
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- Arab Times
Al-Arabi gears up for AFC playoff with second friendly against Baniyas in UAE
DUBAI, Aug 5: Al-Arabi Club is set to play its second friendly match of the Abu Dhabi training camp this evening at 6:30 p.m. against Baniyas of the United Arab Emirates. Al-Arabi opened its friendly with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Hatta. The team will wrap up its camp with a final game tomorrow against Al-Wahda before heading to the Maldives on Friday to face Maziya Sports Club on August 12 in the AFC Challenge Cup playoff. Head coach Marco Alves of Portugal is using the friendly fixtures to evaluate all players and finalize his squad selection ahead of the crucial continental clash. Kuwait Club will wrap up local preparations today before departing tomorrow for a training camp in Prague, Czech Republic, running through August 28. The camp will include four friendly matches as the team prepares to defend its domestic titles. Led by Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic, Kuwait Club is gearing up for the 2025–2026 season, which kicks off on September 12 with a Zain Premier League opener against Al-Tadamon. The team also aims to retain the Crown Prince Cup and Super Cup. Nebojsa has named a 26-man squad for the Prague camp, featuring key local players alongside notable international signings: Local players: Sami Al-Sanea, Mishari Ghanam, Fahad Hamoud, Fahad Al-Hajri, Reda Hani, Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, Ali Hussein, Yousef Al-Khubayzi, Ibrahim Kamil, Abdulrahman Kamil, Faisal Zayed, Amr Abdel Fattah, Mohammed Daham, Mohammed Fareeh, Ahmed Alaa, Yousef Nasser, Ahmed Al-Zanki, Saud Al-Houshan, Dhari Al-Otaibi, Khaled Al-Rashidi, and Hamoud Al-Sanousi. Foreign players: Henock Baka (Congo), Mohamed Marhoon (Bahrain), Arsen "Malik" Zola (Congo), Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia), and Sam Morsy (England). Al-Tadamon officially began preseason training under new Portuguese head coach Miguel Leal, as the team prepares for its league opener against Kuwait SC on September 12. The Farwaniya club has bolstered its squad with four foreign signings: French duo Jonathan Bamba and Zakaria Slimani, Portuguese midfielder Pedro, and Syrian attacker Ahmad Al-Dali. Additionally, Al-Tadamon secured several local reinforcements, including Abdulmohsen Al-Ajmi, Salman Al-Ajmi, Turki Al-Mutairi, and Ali Fadhel.
Arab Times
04-05-2025
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- Arab Times
Fahaheel's third-place hopes fade after goalless draw
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: Fahaheel's Syrian coach, Firas Al-Khatib, voiced his disappointment after his team missed a crucial chance to compete for third place in the Zain Premier League. The setback came after a goalless draw against Al-Tadamon in their third-round match of the championship group, played the day before yesterday at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. The draw left Fahaheel in fifth place with 31 points, trailing Al-Salmiya (33 points) in fourth and Al-Qadisiya (38 points) in third. Al-Tadamon, meanwhile, improved to 21 points, holding sixth place. Al-Khatib acknowledged that Fahaheel entered the match with ambitions of overtaking Al-Salmiya for fourth place and eventually challenging Al-Qadisiya for third. "We aimed to beat Al-Tadamon to move up, but our players weren't at their best today," he said. "The forwards wasted several chances that could have changed the outcome." He emphasized that Fahaheel always plays to win but admitted that even victories in their remaining two matches are unlikely to secure a top-three finish—and with it, a spot in next season's international competitions. Al-Khatib confirmed that the team's current focus has shifted toward the Amir's Cup.
Arab Times
20-04-2025
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- Arab Times
Qurain and Al-Nasr lock horns in Round 11
KUWAIT CITY, April 20: The First Division Handball League continues today with two exciting fixtures. At 5:00 PM, Al-Tadamon will take on Khaitan at 5:00 pm, followed by a high-stakes showdown between Al-Nasr and Al-Qurain at 6:30 pm. In the 10th round, Al-Fahaheel secured a 35-27 win over Al-Nasr, while Al-Tadamon claimed a convincing 36-24 victory against Al-Sahel at Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Current League Standings: Al-Qadisiyah – 24 points , Al-Qurain – 20 points , Al-Nasr – 20 points, Al-Fahaheel – 14 points, Khaitan – 12 points, Al-Yarmouk – 6 points Al-Tadamon – 5 points, Al-Sahel – 0 points The most anticipated match of the evening is undoubtedly between Al-Nasr and Al-Qurain, as both teams are tied on points and are direct competitors for second place. A win would allow either side to close the gap with league leader Al-Qadisiyah to just two points and boost its title hopes as the season progresses. Following tomorrow's matches, the league will pause to allow the national team to prepare for the 10th Arab Cup, which will be hosted in Kuwait from May 4 to 12. The First Division League is set to resume on May 14.
