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Arab Times
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kazma and Al-Nasr face tough tests in Amir Cup preliminary rounds
KUWAIT CITY, April 9: The 63rd edition of the prestigious Amir Cup tournament kicks off today with two exciting preliminary round matches. Kazma will face Al-Jahra at 5:20 pm at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium, while Al-Nasr will go head-to-head with Al-Yarmouk at 8:30 pm at Al-Sadaka and Al-Salam Stadium. Action in the preliminary round continues tomorrow as Khaitan plays Al-Shabab, and Al-Salmiya takes on Al-Sahel. The round concludes the day after with Al-Fahaheel facing Al-Tadamon and powerhouse Kuwait Club meeting Al-Jazeera. Due to Al-Qadsia's qualification for the Gulf Champions League final, the Kuwait Football Federation has postponed its match against Burgan to May 10. Additionally, the fixture between Al-Arabi and Al-Sulaibikhat has been postponed due to Al-Arabi's participation in the AFC Challenge Cup. Seven clubs have previously lifted the Amir Cup. Al-Qadsia leads with 17 titles, followed closely by Al-Arabi and Kuwait Club with 16 each. Kazma has won the trophy eight times, while Salmiya and Yarmouk have two titles apiece. Fahaheel has won once. In today's opener, Kazma aims to redeem itself after a disappointing Zain Premier League season that saw the club relegated to the Relegation League for a second consecutive year. The team hopes to replicate its recent Crown Prince Cup quarterfinal appearance. Al-Jahra enters the match in high spirits, topping the Zain First Division League and having recently qualified for the Crown Prince Cup quarterfinals with a win over Al-Jazeera. The team also seeks to avenge a 7-3 loss to Kazma in their last meeting in the Relegation League. In the evening clash, Al-Nasr and Al-Yarmouk renewed their rivalry after meeting twice in the league this season. The first encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, while Al-Nasr dominated the second with a 4-0 win. They are also set to meet again in the Relegation League on May 5. Despite its recent head-to-head advantage, Al-Nasr is aiming to bounce back after a Crown Prince Cup exit. Meanwhile, Yarmouk, currently bottom of the league, is seeking a turnaround in cup competition, hoping to deliver a surprise despite its ongoing struggles.
Arab Times
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Top six, relegation spots up for grabs as the Zain Premier League resumes
KUWAIT CITY, March 26: The Zain Premier League resumes with a pivotal match between Al-Nasr and Al-Fahaheel at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium, marking the start of the eighteenth and final round. The round continues tomorrow, Friday, with two key fixtures: Khaitan faces Al-Qadsia, while Kazma takes on Al-Yarmouk. The round will conclude on Saturday, with Kuwait Club playing against Al-Tadamon and Al-Arabi squaring off against Al-Salmiya. Kuwait Club leads the standings with 44 points, closely followed by Al-Arabi, who trails due to a difference in matches played. Al-Qadsia holds 32 points, Al-Salmiya has 28, Fahaheel is at 25, Al-Tadamon has 20, Kazma sits at 16, Al-Nasr has 12, Khaitan has 11, and Yarmouk rounds out the table with 6 points. After this round, the top six teams will advance to the single-round "Championship" league, while the bottom four teams will compete in the "Relegation League," also in a single-round format, with two teams set for relegation to the First Division. The league had been paused since February 28th due to Al-Arabi's participation in the AFC Challenge Cup, Al-Qadsia's run in the Gulf Champions League, and Al-Azraq's involvement in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This round is crucial for teams looking to accumulate points and strengthen their positions before the final stage of the league. In today's match, Al-Nasr is aiming to avenge its earlier defeat to Al-Fahaheel, who had triumphed 3-1 in the first division. Al-Nasr is hoping for a morale-boosting win before entering the Relegation League, while Al-Fahaheel is determined to secure victory and climb the standings.
