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The Star
8 hours ago
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- The Star
Soccer-Portugal's Sousa named as Kuwait national team coach
(Reuters) -Portuguese Helio Sousa has been appointed as coach of the Kuwait men's team, the country's football association (KFA) announced on Thursday. The 55-year-old succeeds Juan Antonio Pizzi, whose contract expired earlier this year. "Helio Sousa is the coach of the Kuwait national football team. Welcome to Kuwait," KFA said on X without providing further details. Local media reported that Sousa has signed a contract with the KFA until 2027, reportedly worth $1.6 million per year. Sousa previously enjoyed a successful stint with Bahrain, guiding the nation to the West Asian Football Federation Championship title in 2019 before securing their maiden Gulf Cup later that year. (Reporting By Ahmed Abd Ellatif, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Straits Times
8 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Portugal's Sousa named as Kuwait national team coach
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Portuguese Helio Sousa has been appointed as coach of the Kuwait men's team, the country's football association (KFA) announced on Thursday. The 55-year-old succeeds Juan Antonio Pizzi, whose contract expired earlier this year. "Helio Sousa is the coach of the Kuwait national football team. Welcome to Kuwait," KFA said on X without providing further details. Local media reported that Sousa has signed a contract with the KFA until 2027, reportedly worth $1.6 million per year. Sousa previously enjoyed a successful stint with Bahrain, guiding the nation to the West Asian Football Federation Championship title in 2019 before securing their maiden Gulf Cup later that year. REUTERS
Arab Times
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait lands in Group B of the Arab Junior Basketball Championship in Cairo
CAIRO, July 12: The draw for the Arab Junior Basketball Championship placed Kuwait in Group B, alongside Qatar, Lebanon, and Tunisia. Group A features host nation Egypt, along with Bahrain, Jordan, and Algeria. The draw was held yesterday in Cairo, where the tournament will take place from August 10 to 17 at the 6th of October Hall. The competition will be played in a single round-robin format across two groups. In the quarterfinal stage, the top team from Group A will face the fourth from Group B, the second from Group A will play the third from Group B, and the fourth from Group A will meet the top team from Group B. The winners will progress to the semifinals, while the losing teams will compete in placement matches for fifth to eighth place. Meanwhile, Kuwait's junior national team is scheduled to return from Bahrain this evening after concluding its participation in the Gulf Cup qualifiers for the Asian Cup finals, which will be held in Mongolia next month. The team faced Saudi Arabia last night in Manama to wrap up its campaign. In a separate development, the Arab Basketball Federation announced the postponement of the draw for the 36th Arab Men's Championship by 24 hours. This came after the Tunisian Federation withdrew from hosting the tournament on its previously scheduled dates of July 25 to August 2. The competition will now be held in December.
Observer
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Ali al Habsi appointed technical adviser for development at OFA
MUSCAT: nIn a move that underscores its strategic focus on enhancing the development of football in the Sultanate of Oman, the Oman Football Association (OFA) has appointed Ali bin Abdullah al Habsi as Technical Adviser for Development. Al Habsi, who is widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Omani sports, brings with him invaluable expertise following a distinguished football career that spanned more than two decades. Al Habsi was Born in Muscat, he began his career at Al Mudhaibi Club before joining Al Nasr. His early promise led to a historic move to Europe, making him the first goalkeeper from the Gulf region to play in the English Premier League. He represented top-tier clubs including Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic — where he was part of the FA Cup-winning squad in 2013 — and Reading FC, where he was twice named Player of the Season. On the international stage, Al Habsi earned over 130 caps with the Oman national team and played a key role in their Gulf Cup victory in 2009, where he was named Best Goalkeeper of the tournament. Since his retirement in 2020, Al Habsi has remained committed to the development of football in Oman. In his new advisory role, he is expected to focus on nurturing emerging talent, supporting technical staff, and advising on long-term strategies to boost Oman's football competitiveness. The OFA's decision to bring Al Habsi on board reflects a forward-looking vision aimed at sustainable sporting excellence.
Arab Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait stumbles against Bahrain, must beat Saudis to reach Asian finals
MANAMA, July 9: The Kuwait junior basketball team suffered a heavy 93-52 defeat against host nation Bahrain in the second round of the Gulf Cup, currently taking place in Manama and set to conclude this Saturday. In the same round, Saudi Arabia recorded a dominant 73-30 victory over the UAE. This loss pushed Kuwait to second place in the standings with three points, trailing Bahrain, who lead with four. Saudi Arabia and the UAE follow with two points each, while Oman sits at the bottom with one point. Despite a promising start to the tournament — which serves as a qualifier for the Asian Cup finals — with a 63-44 win over the UAE, the Blues failed to maintain momentum in their second outing, falling short of the expectations placed upon them as title contenders. Kuwait began the game strongly, keeping pace with Bahrain and trailing narrowly 25-22 at the end of the first quarter. However, a dramatic decline in performance in the second quarter saw the host take full control, outscoring the Blues 33-9 to head into halftime with a commanding 58-31 lead. Bahrain's dominance continued in the second half as it widened the gap further, ending the third quarter 80-43 and wrapping up the match with a convincing 93-52 win, a 41-point margin. All teams are scheduled to rest today before action resumes tomorrow with two matchups: Saudi Arabia vs. Oman, and UAE vs. Bahrain. Kuwait will close its campaign the following day with a critical clash against Saudi Arabia — a match expected to decide the second team to qualify for the Asian Finals alongside the Gulf Cup champion.
