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Arab Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Marhoun set to stay at Kuwait Club for two more seasons
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: Kuwait Club has reached a renewed agreement with Bahraini professional Mohammed Marhoun, extending his contract for an additional two seasons. Negotiations between both parties have successfully concluded on nearly all terms, with only the official announcement pending. Marhoun delivered an impressive season with the Whites, often playing a decisive role and emerging as a match-winner on several occasions. Once confirmed, Marhoun's renewal would mark Kuwait SC's second official move of the offseason, following the extension of Congolese defender Arsène Zola (Malik), who will also continue with the team next season. Meanwhile, the club has opted to postpone any decision regarding Tunisian striker Yassine Khenissi until after the Amir's Cup final against Al-Arabi on June 16. As for Moroccan duo Amin Abu Al-Fath and Yahya Jabrane, both players are close to finalizing moves to Wydad Casablanca. Negotiations with the Moroccan club have progressed significantly, with most contractual terms agreed upon, paving the way for a potential transfer before the start of the upcoming season.
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Arabi beat Salmiya to set Amir Cup final date with Kuwait
Arabi beat Salmiya to set Amir Cup final date with Kuwait KUWAIT: Al-Arabi beat Salmiya 1-0 to qualify for the Amir Cup final, where they will be facing Kuwait in an epic showdown on June 16th. Al-Arabi's win came Friday at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, where it dominated throughout the first half with many attempts on the goal. Al-Arabi's pressure almost resulted in a goal before the half time whistle, but the referee used the VAR technology to rule out a goal due to a foul committed on Salmiya's defense before the ball hit the back of the net. In the second half, Al-Arabi's Kamil Al-Aswad managed to open the scoring in the 52nd minute, and the advantage continued for his team as the defense managed to block Salmiya's attacks until the final whistle. Kuwait SC qualified for the final match after beating Qadsia 1-0 in the other semi-final match held earlier in the day. — KUNA
Kuwait Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait edge Al-Arabi to lift 10th Crown Prince Cup title
KUWAIT: Kuwait Sports Club clinched the Crown Prince Cup for the 10th time in their history after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Al-Arabi SC on Monday night at Jaber International Stadium. The win adds to Kuwait SC's impressive season, having also secured the Zain Premier League title for a record 20th time. The final match was held under the patronage of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who attended the event. The evening began with a dazzling laser show and performances by singers Houda Boftain and Nasser Al-Meshari, while young men dressed in both teams' uniforms showcased their football handling skills. In contrast to previous finals, the match was relatively open from the start, with both teams eager to score early. Al-Arabi dominated the opening 10 minutes and tried to capitalize on Kuwait's errors, but their finishing lacked precision. Al-Arabi SC and Kuwait SC fight to take control of the ball. KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah hands the Crown Prince Cup to Kuwait SC, who beat Al-Arabi SC 1-0 on Monday to win the cup for the 10th time in their history. Kuwait SC gradually improved toward the end of the first half, creating three chances, none of which were converted. Despite some errant passes, Kuwait's experienced squad remained composed. Al-Arabi regained control in the second half and were awarded a penalty in the 64th minute after a foul by Kuwait defender Arsen on Al-Arabi's Hamza Khaba. However, goalkeeper Saud Al-Houshan saved Khaba's attempt to keep the score level. With the match ending 0-0 in regulation, the game moved into extra time. Both teams exchanged attacks in the first and second extra periods, but the deadlock remained until the final minute when Kuwait SC was awarded a penalty. Yahya Jubran calmly converted the spot-kick to seal the win. The victory marks Kuwait SC's 10th Crown Prince Cup title, reinforcing their dominance in Kuwaiti football this season.
Arab Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Fines, Bans, And A Brawl: Inside The Al Arabi–Kuwait SC Controversy
KUWAIT CITY, May 16: Following the heated aftermath of the recent match between Al Arabi Club and Kuwait SC, the Kuwait Football Association has announced a series of disciplinary measures against players, fans, and officials involved in the post-match altercations. Al Arabi Club has been fined KD 8,000 due to repeated violations by its supporters, including the use of smoke bombs, fire crackers, and offensive chants. Three Al Arabi players — Sofiane Bouchar, Emmanuel Iwala, and Hamza Khaba — have each been suspended for two matches and fined KD 1,000 for their conduct during the incident. Additionally, a member of the Al Arabi Fans Association has been banned from entering stadiums for three months and fined KD 1,000 for behavior deemed inappropriate on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Another Al Arabi fan has been banned from stadiums for one year and fined KD 500 after storming the pitch and engaging in a physical altercation with Kuwait SC players. Kuwait SC has also faced disciplinary action. Players Sami Al-Sanea, Ayman Abu Al-Fath, Mohammed Daham, and Ahmed Al-Zanki have each received two-match suspensions and KD 1,000 fines. Meanwhile, player Amr Abdel Fattah was fined KD 500 for exchanging blows with a pitch-invading Al Arabi fan. Lastly, a photographer has been suspended for two matches and fined KD 500 after being involved in a physical altercation with a supporter. The Kuwait Football Association emphasized the importance of upholding sportsmanship and maintaining security standards during all official fixtures.
Kuwait Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait SC wins football league of the season
Kuwait SC wins football league of the season KUWAIT: The Kuwait Sports Club (SC) won the 2024-2025 Zain Premier League title on Sunday after defeating Al-Arabi 2-1 in the final round of the season. The match was held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Al-Arabi opened the scoring with a goal by player Kanil Al-Aswad. Following a red card to an Al-Arabi player, Kuwait SC staged a comeback, scoring two goals, one by Mohammed Daham and another by Mohammed Marhoun. With this win, Kuwait SC secured their 20th league title, followed by Qadsia SC and Al-Arabi SC, each with 17 titles. Kazma and Salmiya have both won the league four times, while Al-Jahra has claimed the title once. – KUNA
