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Kuwait’s
journey in the qualifiers has been a roller-coaster ride, filled with both
triumphs and setbacks. The team started on a tough note with a narrow 0-1 home
defeat to India. However, they rebounded impressively with a 4-0 victory
over Afghanistan, showcasing their potential, while India losing the last
two matches and getting a draw against Afghanistan in a away game has made it
difficult!
Well kuwait’s
encounters with Qatar in the March qualifiers ended in losses too.
Notably, the close-fought home match against Qatar, which ended in a 1-2
scoreline, demonstrated their capability to challenge stronger teams. Currently
placed fourth in the group with three points, Kuwait’s campaign has been a mix
of setbacks and triumphs.
The squad
is a mix of experience and youth, featuring players from prominent domestic
clubs such as Al Nasr, Al Arabi SC, Al Qadsia SC, Kazma SC, Al Salmiya SC,
and Kuwait SC. Notably, Kuwait SC contributes the most players to the national
team, with nine representatives.
As they approach the rematch with India, the stakes are high. A draw would suffice to keep their qualification hopes alive, especially with a comparatively easier match against Afghanistan ahead. Rui Bento’s leadership will be crucial in guiding the team through these challenging fixtures.
The Squad
Goalkeepers:
Sulaiman Abdulghafour, Saud Al-Hoshan, Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli
Defenders:
Sami Al-Sanea, Fahad Al Hajeri, Meshari Ghanam, Khalid El Ebrahim, Hassan
Al-Enezi, Rashed Al-Dosary, Hamad Al-Harbi.
Midfielders:
Ahmed Al-Dhefiri, Redha Hani, Azbi Shehab, Mahdi Dashti, Sultan Al-Enezi, Bader
Tarek, Bandar Boresli, Abdulaziz Mohammad Wadi, Eid Al-Rasheedi, Salman
Bormeya.
Forwards:
Mohammad Daham, Mubarak Al Faneni, Faisal Zayed, Ali Khalaf, Yousef Nasser,
Salman Al Awadhi
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