"Blue Juniors" Begin Gulf Cup Campaign Against Egypt
The Saudi U-17 national team begins its Gulf Cup campaign against Egypt, while Yemen and Iraq play in Doha today.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Nahar — Original source
The Kuwaiti U-17 national team begins its campaign in the Gulf Cup with a tough match against Egypt at 6:45 p.m. at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, as part of the second round of Group B. Group B also features a match between Yemen and Iraq at 9:00 p.m. at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium. The “Blue U-17s” missed the group’s opening round, which saw Egypt record a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Yemen defeated Iraq 2-0. The tournament, hosted in the Qatari capital Doha, runs until November 4, featuring 10 teams, including China and Egypt, who have been invited as special guests. The technical staff, led by Brazilian coach Cayo Zanardi, recognize the difficulty of today’s task against Egypt, which impressed in its 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the first round. The U-17 team will face another challenge in November when it participates in the Asian Cup qualifiers in Oman, which hosts Group 7, also comprising Lebanon, Bahrain, and Brunei.
