Kuwait Club defeats Barnet as Kuwaiti Clubs continue preseason preparations
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At a glance
- Kuwait Club defeated English team Barnet 3-1 in a friendly match as part of their London training camp.
- Other Kuwaiti clubs like Al-Arabi, Al-Qadsia, Al-Fahaheel, Al-Salmiya, and Kazma are also in various stages of preseason preparations and friendly matches.
- These clubs are gearing up for domestic league titles and continental competitions like the AFC Champions League Two and AFC Challenge League.
Kuwait Club continued their preseason preparations with a 3-1 friendly victory over English side Barnet during their training camp in London. Mohannad Al-Mahameed, Faisal Zayed, and Mohammed Dahham scored for "the Whites," marking their third friendly match of the camp. The team is aiming to defend its Premier League title, with the new season commencing on August 25, and is also preparing for its AFC Champions League Two campaign.
Meanwhile, Al-Arabi is intensifying its training under coach Goran Sablic as they prepare to face India's East Bengal in the AFC Champions League Two playoff round. After a training camp in Erzurum, Turkey, which included several friendlies, the team arrived in Kolkata focusing on high intensity and finalizing their lineup for the crucial match.
Other Kuwaiti clubs are also actively engaged in preseason activities. Al-Qadsia is set to play its third friendly in Turkey against Algerian side ES Setif, following earlier matches against Saudi and local opponents. Al-Fahaheel recently suffered a 3-1 defeat to Egyptian club Al-Mokawloon Al-Arab in Alexandria. Al-Salmiya is scheduled to play Algerian side ASO Chlef in Turkey, having already played draws and a loss in their camp. Kazma secured a 4-1 victory over Saudi side Al-Raed in Turkey, with goals from Nasser Mohammedouh, Shabib Al-Khaldi, Torles, and Jrah Al-Halili, as they also prepare for the domestic season and the Gulf Champions League.
Originally published by Arab Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.