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Arab Times
10 hours ago
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- Arab Times
Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi face off again in Amir Cup final
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: Kuwait Club and Al-Arabi have once again secured their places in the Amir Cup final, scheduled for June 16, marking their third final encounter this season. The two teams previously faced off in the Crown Prince Cup final, where Kuwait Club edged out Al-Arabi 1-0. They also met in the decisive match of the Zain Premier League's final round, with Kuwait Club winning 2-1, securing both titles and denying Al-Arabi the chance for a double. Kuwait Club aims to cap off the season by winning the Amir Cup, having already claimed the Super Cup. Meanwhile, Al-Arabi is chasing its first title of the season and looks to reclaim the Amir Cup, which has eluded them for five consecutive seasons. Kuwait Club President Khaled Al-Ghanim announced the signing of international goalkeeper Khaled Al-Rashidi on a three-season contract. Al-Rashidi, who previously played for Al-Arabi and Al-Salmiya, joins the team ahead of the new season. Following Kuwait Club's 1-0 victory over Al-Qadsiya in the tournament's semi-finals—achieved despite playing most of the match with ten men—Al-Ghanim praised the squad's determination and performance, stating, 'The players proved worthy of our trust.' Al-Arabi Club Chairman Abdulaziz Ashour rewarded each player with a 1,000 dinar bonus after their 1-0 semi-final victory over Al-Salmiya, thanks to a goal by Bahraini forward Kamil Al-Aswad. Ashour expressed gratitude for the players' efforts, noting the win secured their place in the final. He confirmed that the players are under long-term contracts, emphasizing the club's commitment to their continued service. Regarding the contract status of coach Nasser Al-Shatti, Ashour stated, 'The board will convene soon to decide the best course of action.'
Arab Times
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club completes double
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: Kuwait Club clinched the Basketball Cup for the 17th time in its history after a dominant 126-92 victory over defending champion Qadsia in the final at the Basketball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Kazma secured third place with a 113-96 win over Sulaibikhat in the consolation match. With this triumph, the "Whites" completed a remarkable domestic double, having also won the league title, further cementing their recent dominance across local basketball competitions. Historically, Qadsia holds the record for the most Basketball Cup titles with 26, followed by Kuwait Club (17), Al-Arabi (9), Kazma (3), Al-Jahra (2), and Al-Sahel and Al-Nasr with one title each. The final was attended by the President of the Basketball Association, Dhari Barjas, members of the Association's Board of Directors, presidents and officials from both Kuwait and Qadsia Clubs, and the President of the Qatar Basketball Association, Mohammed Al-Mughaseeb, who took part in crowning the Kuwait Club with the trophy. Association Secretary-General Thamer Al-Shanfa expressed his gratitude to all the working committees for their contributions throughout the season, emphasizing that their collective efforts ensured the overall success of the competitions. Al-Shanfa also congratulated all teams that captured titles across various age categories and the senior division, applauding the season's high level of play. He added that the Association will begin preparations for the next season with a focus on addressing current shortcomings and continuing the organizational and technical advancement of Kuwaiti basketball.
Arab Times
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait needs back-to-back wins to keep World Cup hopes alive
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: The Kuwait national football team will kick off its training camp at 7:30 pm today at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, in preparation for two critical 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Palestine and South Korea, scheduled for June 5 and 10, respectively. Head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi has called up Al-Salmiya's Fawaz Ayed to replace injured Al-Qadisiya player Abdulaziz Wadi, who sustained an injury during the semi-final of His Highness the Amir's Cup against Kuwait Club last Thursday. Pizzi has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming fixtures, which includes: Saud Al-Hoshan, Mishari Ghannam, Fahad Al-Hajri, Mohammed Daham, Reda Hani, Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, Ahmed Al-Zanki, Yousef Nasser, Khaled Al-Rashidi, Moaz Al-Dhafiri, Eid Al-Rashidi, Mubarak Al-Fenini, Jassim Al-Matar, Khaled Sabah, Rashid Al-Dosari, Suleiman Abdul-Ghafoor, Hassan Hamdan, Mohammed Khaled, Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi, Hussein Ashkanani, Yousef Majed, Moaz Al-Aseema, Mahdi Dashti, Hamad Harbi, and Abdulrahman Al-Rashidi. Kuwait currently sits sixth in Group B with 5 points from eight matches, having drawn five. South Korea leads the group with 16 points, followed by Jordan (13), Iraq (12), Oman (10), and Palestine (6). To keep qualification hopes alive, Kuwait must win both upcoming matches and hope for Oman to drop points in the final two rounds.
Arab Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kazma crowned Futsal League champion
KUWAIT CITY, May 31: Kazma Club clinched the Futsal League title for the 2024-2025 sports season after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Kuwait Club in the decisive match of the final series at Yousef Al-Shaheen Hall at Kazma Club. The championship was decided in a best-of-three series. Kazma and Kuwait Club each secured a win in the first two matches—Kazma taking the opener 7-5, while Kuwait Club responded with a 6-5 victory in the second. With the series tied, Kazma claimed the title by topping the preliminary round standings, as the final match ended in a draw. The Secretary-General of the Kuwait Football Association, Dr. Saleh Al-Majroub, presented the league trophy to Kazma Club, with Kuwait SC finishing as runners-up and Al-Tadamon securing third place. The award ceremony was attended by Kazma Club Chairman Asaad Al-Banwan.
Arab Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Adwani nears fourth title in handball's most memorable season
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: In a remarkable and rare feat in the world of handball, Kuwait Club star Saif Al-Adwani has made history by clinching league titles in three different countries within a single year. Al-Adwani began his journey by securing the Kuwaiti League title with Kuwait Club. He then played professionally for Al-Arabi in Qatar, where he won the league championship before joining Sharjah in the UAE, where he added another league title to his impressive record. Now, Al-Adwani is on the verge of yet another milestone as the Kuwaiti Premier League title for the 2024–2025 season is within reach—Kuwait Club needs just one more win to claim its 13th consecutive league title. Al-Adwani's success across multiple championships and countries has earned him the well-deserved title of the "Super Star" of Kuwaiti and Gulf handball. Taking to his account on the platform "X" (formerly Twitter), Al-Adwani described the season as 'exceptional and unforgettable.' 'Thank God, I was honored to win three league titles in one season with three different clubs: Kuwait SC, Al-Arabi SC, and Sharjah SC,' he wrote. He went on to thank Kuwait Club Chairman Khaled Al-Ghanim, calling him an 'icon' and expressing gratitude for his unwavering support and the opportunity to achieve such milestones. 'I am proud of this journey,' Al-Adwani concluded.
