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Arab Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-23 builds cohesion ahead of Asian Cup qualifiers
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 9: The Kuwait Olympic soccer team will play its third friendly match tonight against Yarmouk at 7:00 pm at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium, before departing for a training camp in Thailand as part of preparations for the U-23 Asian Cup finals to be hosted by Saudi Arabia next January. Kuwait is drawn in Group B of the U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Japan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar, which will host the group matches from September 1 to 9. Tonight's game follows two earlier friendlies, in which the team defeated Kazma 3-1 and overcame Fahaheel 1-0 last Thursday, thanks to a goal from Jarrah Al-Hulaileh. Croatian head coach Dario Basic aims to use the match to evaluate player readiness and strengthen team cohesion, especially with several new additions to the squad, as the team targets strong results in the upcoming competition. Basic, assisted by Mohammed Al-Failakawi, has called up 29 players: Jassem Al-Mutair, Abdullah Al-Ghaniman, Ahmed Boudi, Mohammed Al-Shuraifi, Abdullah Mousa, Abdulredha Shehab, Bader Al-Mutairi, Youssef Majed, Hussein Al-Aryan, Mohammed Al-Kandari, Omar Al-Mutair, Khaled Al-Kharqawi, Mohammed Al-Surai'e, Saleh Al-Matheb, Jarrah Al-Hulaileh, Salem Al-Khutlan, Omar Al-Saleem, Muntaser Abdulsalam, Omar Al-Azmi, Hussein Shehab, Abdulrahman Al-Rashidi, Ali Jabr, Nasser Al-Enezi, Bandar Al-Barazi, Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, Jassem Al-Enezi, Adel Al-Shammari, Dhari Al-Masri, Muath Al-Oseimie, and Muneer Al-Subaie.
Arab Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-23 wraps up preparations for Asian Cup qualifiers
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: Kuwait's Olympic national football team continues its preparations for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers with a final friendly against Fahaheel, scheduled for 7:30 pm. Fahaheel is also building toward the start of the Zain Premier League on September 12, where it will open against Al-Jahra. The Olympic team recently earned a 3–1 win over Kazma in a previous warm-up match. After tonight's game, the team will travel next week to Thailand for a training camp ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers, which will take place in Saudi Arabia in January. Kuwait has been drawn into Group B alongside Japan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar. The group stage matches will be hosted in Myanmar from September 1 to 9. Arabi Club will conclude its training camp in Abu Dhabi today with a final friendly match against UAE club Al-Wahda at 6:30 pm. Arabi will head to the Maldives tomorrow to prepare for a crucial AFC Challenge League playoff against Maziya S&RC, set for August 12 on Maldivian soil. Head coach Marco Alves is expected to field his strongest lineup against Al-Wahda, aiming to test the starting eleven he intends to use against Maziya. The Portuguese coach had used the first two friendlies to assess his full squad and finalize team selections. Tadamon Club has finalized its list of foreign signings by adding Congolese forward Folabi to its roster. He joins French players Jonathan Bamba and Zakaria Slimani, Portuguese midfielder Pedro, and Syrian attacker Ahmad Al-Dali. With the club's home ground currently under maintenance, Tadamon has relocated its training sessions to the secondary pitch at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Preseason preparations began last Saturday under Portuguese head coach Miguel Leal, as the team looks ahead to its season opener against Kuwait SC on September 12. Tadamon also boosted its local squad with new signings, including Abdulmohsen Al-Ajmi, Salman Al-Ajmi, Turki Al-Mutairi, and Ali Fadel.
Arab Times
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait U-23 outclasses Kazma in pre-qualifier tune-up
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: Kuwait's Olympic football team earned a 3-1 victory over Kazma in a friendly match at the sub-stadium of Al-Sadaqua and Al-Salam. Abdulrahman Al-Rashidi opened the scoring for the Olympic side, while Khaled Al-Khurqawi netted twice to secure the win. The Olympic team is scheduled to play a second friendly against Fahaheel this Thursday before departing next week to Thailand for a training camp, part of its final preparations for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Kuwait will compete in Group B alongside Japan, Afghanistan, and host nation Myanmar. The qualifiers will be held from September 1 to 9, with the finals set to take place in Saudi Arabia in January. On the other side, Kazma continues its buildup for the new Zain Premier League season, kicking off on September 12 with a match against Al-Salmiya. Meanwhile, Kazma welcomed the arrival of their Algerian import Idris Shaibi, who joined team training on Sunday afternoon following his arrival in Kuwait.
Arab Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Arabi targets Egyptian striker Hamdi in $300,000 loan move
KUWAIT CITY, July 5: Al-Arabi launched its recruitment campaign ahead of the new season by targeting Egyptian striker Marawan Hamdi. The club has formally approached Egypt's Pyramids FC to secure the player on a one-season loan deal valued at $300,000, according to sources. Hamdi, born November 15, 1996, has represented prominent Egyptian clubs including Zamalek, Al-Masry, Smouha, and Misr El-Makkasa, and has also featured for the Egyptian national team. Al-Arabi has so far renewed the contracts of its two Nigerian professionals, Emmanuel Iwala and Christopher John. However, the club has opted not to extend the contracts of Algerian defender Sofiane Bouchar, Moroccan forward Hamza Khaba, and Bahraini midfielder Kamil Laaswad. The Green Falcons are also awaiting the announcement of a new head coach following the departure of national coach Nasser Al-Shatti after contract renewal negotiations reached a deadlock. Meanwhile, Al-Qadsiya is close to finalizing a deal with former Tunisian international Haythem Jouini. The 32-year-old striker, who most recently played for Dibba Al-Hisn in the UAE, is expected to sign soon after reaching advanced stages of negotiations. Under the guidance of Tunisian coach Nabil Maaloul, Al-Qadsiya is undergoing a significant foreign player overhaul. The club has already parted ways with Moroccan Ismail Khafi, Nigerian Daniel Jibola, and Algerian Hussein Dhiri. Maaloul will soon decide the future of Libyan Mohamed Soula and Moroccan Mehdi Berrahma, who remain under contract for one more season. Additionally, Al-Qadsiya is in talks with other foreign prospects, including 25-year-old Algerian midfielder Ghilas Kenaoui, who played for ES Sétif and Egypt's Port Said, and 32-year-old defender Ayoub Abdellaoui, formerly of MC Alger, USM Alger, and Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq. The team will resume training on July 16, ahead of an external preseason camp, in preparation for the Zain Premier League's kickoff on September 12. Fahaheel continues its preparations for the new season with key signings under the leadership of Syrian coach Firas Al-Khatib. The club has announced the arrival of Brazilian defender Brendon Lucas, who will join fellow countryman Vitor da Silva in the squad. Fahaheel has also bolstered its local talent by signing first-division top scorer Ali Al-Dokhi and former Al-Qadsiya midfielder Salman Al-Boos, signaling its intent to compete strongly in the upcoming campaign.
Arab Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi finalize preparations for Zain Premier League title decider
KUWAIT CITY, May 8: Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi will wrap up their preparations for the decisive clash scheduled for Sunday in the fifth and final round of the Zain Premier League championship group. Both sides are vying for the coveted league title. Kuwait Club currently leads the standings with 57 points and requires just one point to be crowned champion for the fourth consecutive year and the 20th time in its history. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi, sitting on 55 points, must secure a win to claim the title for the 18th time in club history. The two sides have faced off twice this season in the league — Kuwait Club won the first encounter 2-0, while the second ended in a goalless draw. The fourth round wrapped up with a single match between Salmiya and Fahaheel at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, ending in a 1-1 draw. Salmiya now holds fourth place with 32 points, just ahead of Fahaheel, which sits fifth with 31 points. In Sunday's final round, Salmiya will face Al-Tadamon (6th place, 20 points), while Fahaheel will go up against Al-Qadsiya, who have locked in third place with 38 points. Fahaheel's Syrian coach, Firas Al-Khatib, expressed disappointment over missed chances, stating, 'The waste of easy opportunities continues.' He commended his players for their determination and strong desire to clinch fourth place, emphasizing that the team still has a real chance to achieve that goal. Al-Khatib also praised Salmiya goalkeeper Yousef Al-Kandari for his exceptional performance. Tomorrow also marks the final round of the relegation group, with Khaitan and Yarmouk set to bid farewell to the Zain Premier League. The two sides will face off at 7:10 PM at Al-Sadalaqa and Al-Salam Stadiums. Meanwhile, Kazma (20 points) and Al-Nasr (18 points), both of whom have already secured their place in next season's Premier League, will clash at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium.
