Kuwait National Team Coach: Our Goal Is to Build a Generation Capable of Competing and Evolving

Kuwait national team head coach Helio Sousa said on Monday that the coaching staff’s goal is not to win one or two matches, but to build a team capable of triumphing in tournaments, emphasizing the need to focus on the present and develop a generation able to compete and progress in upcoming fixtures.

At a press conference ahead of Kuwait’s match against Oman in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, Sousa stated that the coaching staff is working to raise the level of the “Blue Team” and narrow the gap with other national sides.

He noted that the Saudi league is among the best, featuring high-caliber players alongside Saudi stars playing in Europe, and highlighted that Gulf teams such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are competing in international tournaments. He stressed the importance of acknowledging these disparities and working to overcome them.

Sousa pointed out that Kuwait’s squad includes young players capable of delivering more in future competitions, underscoring the need to support them and help them improve day by day, rather than focusing solely on results without considering playing style and performance levels.

He added that the coaching staff works around the clock to develop the national team, acknowledging that results may not always meet expectations, which he described as a normal aspect of football. He questioned whether the criticism would have been as harsh had Kuwait converted one of its chances against Iraq and secured a victory.

Sousa affirmed that the players are giving their all to achieve the best possible outcome, assuring Kuwaiti fans that efforts to develop the “Blue Team” and build a competitive side capable of delivering the desired results in upcoming tournaments will continue.