Kuwait Oil Defeats Salwa 5-0 in Indoor League

Kuwait Oil Company team secures well-deserved 5-0 victory over Salwa Club in the opening match of the Zain Indoor Football League, topping the standings.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Kuwait Oil Company’s futsal team launched its inaugural participation in the Kuwaiti Premier League – the Zain Futsal League – with a strong and distinctive start, securing a well-deserved 5-0 victory over Al-Salibikhaat Club. The match served as the team’s opening fixture in the 2026-2027 sports season and was attended by Majid Al-Anzi, Director of the CEO’s Office, and Mohammed Al-Basri, Director of the Public Relations and Media Group, as the team claimed its first three points in the league.
From the outset, Kuwait Oil Company imposed its dominance on the match. Wallace Silva scored the first two goals, giving his team a comfortable lead and underscoring the club’s strong presence in the competition. In the second half, the team maintained its organized play and control of the game. Mohammed Al-Shanif added the third goal, followed by Ahmed Al-Sahli’s fourth, while Ali Yaqoub capped off the scoring spree, sealing a comprehensive and deserved victory for the company’s side.
This win holds special significance as it marks the first match in the history of Kuwait Oil Company’s futsal team in the Kuwaiti Premier League, propelling the club to the top of the league table after the opening round. This promising start reflects the team’s ambitious goals for its first season and provides a crucial morale boost to continue working hard and delivering competitive performances in upcoming fixtures, befitting the name of Kuwait Oil Company and its representation in one of the most prominent local futsal tournaments.
Al-Basri congratulated the team on this outstanding result, praising the performance of all players as well as the efforts of the administrative staff, particularly Team President Saud Al-Hajri. He expressed his hope that the team would sustain its excellence and maintain the physical fitness and high skill levels demonstrated in the match, thereby consistently achieving the best possible results.