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Hegazy makes winning start as Kuwait Club routs Al-Salmiya

KUWAIT CITY, March 25: New Al-Ameed handball coach Saeed Hegazy successfully made his debut by leading the Kuwait Club to a dominant 44-32 victory over Al-Salmiya in the 12th round of the "Merged' League at Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Hall. Hegazy, who replaced Haitham Al-Rashidi, is no stranger to Kuwait Club, having previously coached the team for several years, during which he secured multiple league and cup titles. Despite already securing a Premier League qualification spot, Kuwait Club faces a crucial test in the 13th and final round of the preliminary stage against Kazma. The Whites will be eager to avenge their only domestic defeat this season while also aiming to clinch the Super Handball title against the league leader. Kuwait Club currently leads the standings with 24 points (a perfect record), followed by Kazma (21 points), Burgan (19 points), Al-Arabi (16 points), Sulaibikhat (14 points), and Al-Salmiya (14 points). The rest of the standings include: Al-Qurain – 12 points, Al-Qadsiya – 12 points, Khaitan – 8 points, Al-Fahaheel – 8 points, Al-Tadamon – 3 points, Al-Yarmouk – 2 points, Al-Sahel – 0 points. Al-Qadsiya vs. Al-Sahel (9:00 pm): A must-win for Al-Qadisiya, who still has an outside chance of reaching the Premier League, but only if Al-Salmiya loses to Khaitan and Al-Qurain loses to Burgan—along with Al-Qadsiya securing a 26-goal margin win over Al-Sahel. Al-Qurain vs. Burgan (10:30 pm): This is A crucial match that could impact the final standings.