Kaiu Announces 26-Player Squad for Kuwait U17 Team
The technical staff of the Kuwait U17 national team, led by coach Kaiu Zanardi, has announced the player squad in preparation for the Gulf Cup in Qatar and the Asian Cup qualifiers in Oman.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The technical staff of the Kuwait U-17 national team, led by coach Caiu Zanardi, announced the Blue Team’s squad as it prepares for the upcoming tournaments: the Gulf Cup in Qatar and the Asian Cup qualifiers in Oman.
Earlier, the Gulf Football Union revealed details of the second edition of the Gulf U-17 Championship, Qatar 2026, which will be hosted in Doha from October 16 to November 4, 2026. The tournament will feature 10 national teams competing in 23 matches, marking the largest participation in the history of the competition, organized by the Local Organizing Committee in coordination with the Gulf Football Union.
The draw placed Kuwait in a strong Group 2, headed by Saudi Arabia, holders of the previous edition’s title, alongside Iraq, Yemen, and Egypt, which is participating via a special invitation. Meanwhile, host nation Qatar leads Group 1, joined by the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and China, making its debut appearance.
