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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
Khaitan sets two friendlies ahead of Cairo camp
PRAGUE, Aug 12: Kuwait Club fell 2-0 to Czech side Dukla Prague in a friendly as part of the 'Whites'' training camp in the Czech capital, Prague. The camp runs until August 28, after which the team will return home to face Al-Tadamon on September 12 in their Zain Premier League opener. Under the guidance of Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic, Kuwait continues its daily training sessions and is scheduled to play three more friendlies before wrapping up its camp. Elsewhere, Al-Salmiya recorded a 2-0 win over Al-Jazeera in a friendly at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium in Al-Sulaibikhat. Youssef Al-Anezan and Fawaz Ayed found the net for the 'Sky Blues,' who are gearing up to open their league campaign against Kazma on September 12. Al-Jazeera, competing in the Zain First Division League for the first time, will kick off on September 14. Al-Salmiya's squad is set to depart for Turkey tomorrow for a training camp running until August 30, featuring three friendlies. Coach Nasser Al-Shatti made the most of the recent match to rotate his squad, giving new signings valuable minutes to build chemistry with the team. Meanwhile, Khaitan has mapped out its pre-season schedule, starting with two friendlies against Al-Jahra and Al-Tadamon on August 14 and 18, respectively. The team will then travel to Egypt on August 20 for a camp that runs until September 3, including three friendlies. Upon their return, Khaitan will resume daily training before facing Al-Fahaheel in their final warm-up match on September 6, ahead of their Zain First Division opener on September 14.
Arab Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Arab Times
New signings ready to shine as Al-Salmiya faces Al-Jazeera
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: Al-Salmiya will open its friendly matches tonight against Al-Jazeera at 7:30 pm at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, home of Al-Sulaibikhat Club. The Yellow Knights are gearing up for their Zain Premier League campaign, starting with a first-round clash against Kazma on September 12. Meanwhile, newcomer Al-Jazeera, competing in the Zain First Division League for the first time, aims to begin its season on September 14 under the guidance of Ibrahim Obaid. Tonight's friendly will be Al-Salmiya's only local warm-up match before heading to Turkey next Thursday for a training camp lasting until August 30. During the camp, the team will play three additional friendlies to prepare for the league kickoff. Coach Nasser Al-Shatti hopes to evaluate as many players as possible in today's match and ensure the squad's readiness. He also plans to give game time to new signings Syrian Mahmoud Al-Aswad and Jordanian Hussam Abu Al-Dhahab, alongside local additions Saud Qasim, Abdulrahman Salem, Abdullah Al-Shamali, Fawaz Al-Dosari, Omar Ali, Badr Jalal, and Nasser Salem. Recent training sessions saw full participation from all foreign players, including Tunisian Imad Al-Lawati, Libyan Al-Sanousi Al-Hadi, Brazilian Alex Lima, as well as the newcomers Al-Aswad and Abu Al-Dhahab.
Arab Times
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Arabi and Yarmouk launch preseason training for the new campaign
KUWAIT CITY, July 14: Al-Arabi and Al-Yarmouk are set to kick off their training sessions this evening as they begin preparations for the new season. Al-Arabi, under the leadership of newly appointed Portuguese coach Marco Alves, will begin its training ahead of a busy preseason. Alves replaces Nasser Al-Shatti, who has taken charge of Al-Salmiya for the upcoming season. The Green Falcons will train locally before departing on July 25 for a 12-day training camp in the UAE, where they are scheduled to play three friendly matches. Following the UAE camp, Al-Arabi will head to the Maldives to face Maziya Sports & Recreation Club in the AFC Challenge League play-off on August 12—a pivotal match that will determine which team progresses to the group stage. Meanwhile, Al-Yarmouk, now under the guidance of Dhaher Al-Adwani, will begin training at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Stadium in preparation for the Zain First Division League, set to begin on September 14. After being relegated from the Premier League last season, Al-Yarmouk is focused on a strong comeback through structured preparation and squad reinforcements. The club has already strengthened its roster with a mix of international and local signings, including Tunisian Hazem Haj Hassan, Malian Moriba Dialli, Ghanaian Robin Akwa, and Congolese Losoko, along with Othman Al-Dosari, a former Al-Salmiya player. The club is also in negotiations with several other targets to complete its lineup. Al-Yarmouk is planning an overseas training camp in August, which will feature a series of friendly matches to fine-tune the squad ahead of the new campaign.
Arab Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Yarmouk Club adds Haj Hassan as part of squad revamp
KUWAIT CITY, July 13: Yarmouk Club has bolstered its squad by signing Tunisian professional player Hazem Haj Hassan, marking the club's third foreign acquisition ahead of the upcoming Zain First Division League season. Haj Hassan, 29, joins Malian Moriba Dialli and Ghanaian Robin Akwa as Yarmouk's foreign reinforcements. The club is focused on reclaiming its competitive edge through a comprehensive preparation plan and strategic player signings before the league kicks off on September 14. The newly signed midfielder brings valuable experience, having played for prominent Tunisian clubs Etoile du Sahel and Club Sportif Sfaxien. Over his career with these teams, Haj Hassan has made 124 appearances and scored 19 goals. Yarmouk also recently signed former Al-Salmiya player Othman Al-Dosari and, under the guidance of Zahir Al-Adwani, aims to further strengthen the squad with quality talent. In a strategic move, Yarmouk decided not to renew contracts with five of its previous foreign professionals: Mario Pietro (Italy), Ayoub Lakhdar and Habib Dahmani (Morocco), Kayali Kone (Ivory Coast), and Reza Dost (Iran).
Arab Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Yarmouk rebuilds with new foreign signings
KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Yarmouk reinforced its squad with the signings of Malian players Moriba Dialle and Reuben Akwa, as part of its ongoing preparations for the Zain First Division League, which kicks off on September 14. Following a difficult season that saw Yarmouk finish 10th and last in the Premier League standings, the club is focused on rebuilding with strong talent to secure a swift return to the top flight. The club recently secured the services of former Al-Salmiya player Othman Al-Dosari and has now added further international experience with the acquisitions of Dialle and Akwa. The 29-year-old Dialle, who plays as a defender, brings valuable experience from his time with ES Sétif in Algeria, where he spent three seasons. He also previously featured for Stade Malien, one of Mali's top clubs. Akwa, born in 1996, is a versatile midfielder known for his attacking style. He played a key role for Duhok SC in Iraq last season, helping the club win the Gulf Champions League title after defeating Al-Qadsiya with a 2-1 away win (following a 1-1 draw in the first leg). His diverse experience includes stints with Dunajska Streda (Slovakia), Hartberg and Ried (Austria), Lokomotiva (Croatia), and Teuta Durres (Albania). Under the guidance of Dhaher Al-Adwani, who took charge last December following the departure of Serbian manager Goran Matkovic, Yarmouk is actively strengthening key positions. The goal is clear: to build a competitive side capable of delivering strong results and earning promotion back to the Premier League. As part of the restructuring, Yarmouk opted not to renew the contracts of its five foreign players: Mario Pietro (Italy) Ayoub Lakhdar and Habib Dahmani (Morocco) Kayali Kone (Ivory Coast) Reza Dost (Iran) The club's recruitment strategy reflects a determined push to rise again in Kuwaiti football. By Hassan Mosa
