Al-Qadisiya draws with Al-Zulfi .. Kuwait meets Milton Dons today

Al-Qadsiah’s first team drew 1-1 with Saudi side Al-Zulfi in their opening friendly match during their training camp in Turkey. The only goal for the Yellow came from their star player Bader Al-Mutawa from a penalty kick, as the team prepares for the upcoming season, which begins with the Premier League on August 25, alongside participation in the AFC Challenge League.

Coach Mohammed Ibrahim insisted on fielding the largest possible number of players across both halves of the match to assess the form of several recently joined players, as well as the youth squad, giving them an opportunity before undergoing other friendly tests in the coming days.

The administrative and technical staff decided to move the team’s training base in Turkey from Yalva to Izmit, due to the presence of several Gulf and Turkish teams in Izmit, which facilitates the organization of friendly matches. The city has been known in recent years for hosting training camps, thanks to the abundance of well-equipped training facilities.

In a related development, young striker Ahmed Boudi joined the team’s training sessions yesterday, after missing the recent period due to academic commitments.

The club also stated in a press release that Chairman Sheikh Meshal Talal Al-Fahad successfully finalized the registration file of player Abdulwahab Al-Shalal, following a final settlement with Al-Jahra Club. All necessary procedures were completed to finalize the registration, ensuring the player’s official addition to the Yellow squad.

This agreement comes within the framework of the distinguished relations between the two clubs, and their shared commitment to concluding procedures in a spirit of cooperation and understanding, serving the interests of all parties. In this context, the club’s board of directors extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to Al-Jahra Club’s board chairman, Yousef Karim, for his cooperation and understanding, and for the diligence he demonstrated, which contributed to finalizing the agreement and completing its procedures.

Al-Kuwait’s Camp in London

For his part, Al-Kuwait Club announced its friendly matches during its camp in London. The team will face Milton Keynes Dons, who play in the English Championship, today. Their second match will be against Portsmouth (Championship) on August 5, while their third friendly will be against Barnet (League One) on August 9. A fourth match will be announced at a later date.

Al-Arabi’s Camp

Jassim Al-Awad, the media coordinator for Al-Arabi’s first team, stated that Brazilian professional Leonardo Sheldon has joined the team’s training camp in the city of Erzurum.

Kazma’s Matches in Turkey

Meanwhile, Kazma Club announced the friendly matches it will play during its current training camp in Turkey. The team will face Saudi side Al-Raed on August 6, followed by Bahraini club Al-Khalidiya on August 10, and Algerian side Chlef on August 13, before returning to the country a day later. The Orange had faced Qatari side Al-Wakrah yesterday.

Al-Nassr Approves Administrative and Technical Staff

On another note, the board of directors of Al-Nassr Club approved the formation of the football department for the 2026-2027 sports season, chaired by board member Asbih Al-Adwani, as part of the club’s preparations for the start of the new season.

Salem Al-Mutairi will serve as deputy head of the football department, and Mohammed Mujahid will be the General Director of Professionalism.

The board also approved the formation of the technical and administrative staffs for the first football team, aiming to provide all necessary elements for the team’s success and to continue preparations for upcoming local competitions.

The board decided to appoint Zahir Al-Adwani as head coach of the first team, with Fahad Al-Minaies and Nibosha Sibotic as his assistants. Ivanovic Rajko will be the fitness coach, and Zgrovic Armin will serve as the goalkeeping coach. Fahad Rahi will be the team manager, Hukumat Al-Shamari the administrator, and Manawer Al-Mutairi the media coordinator.

This step is part of the club management’s plan to organize administrative and technical work early, ensuring stability and achieving the best results during the new sports season.