Al-Burqan and Kazma Drawn to Face Qaita and Al-Yarmouk in the Handball Cup
The quarter-finals of the Handball Federation Cup begin tomorrow, with Al-Burqan facing Qaita and Kazma facing Al-Yarmouk, as the candidate clubs show clear artistic ambitions to win.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The quarter-finals of the 2025-2026 Kuwait Handball Federation Cup will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, with two matches held at the Sheikh Saeed Al-Abdullah Complex Hall. Al-Burqan will face Al-Khaitan at 5:00 PM, while Kazma will take on Yarmouk at 7:00 PM.
In the first match, Al-Burqan’s task appears relatively straightforward against Al-Khaitan, as they enter the encounter with a clear technical advantage, making them the clear favorites to secure their spot in the next round and continue their pursuit of the title, bolstered by a squad featuring a distinctive mix of local talents and foreign professionals.
Conversely, Al-Khaitan is aware of the difficulty of the task against an opponent with a distinct edge, but they hope to deliver a strong performance and compete closely with Al-Burqan, drawing confidence from their recent 31-27 victory over Al-Nasr in the preliminary league.
In the second match, Kazma holds the upper hand against Yarmouk, thanks to their experienced roster and technical capabilities, particularly following the appointment of Tunisian coach Monir Hassan, who replaced French manager Slavisa Restavitch.
The technical staff is relying on the experience of Abdulaziz Salmeen, Fawaz Al-Mushaan, Tunisian player Anwar Ben Abdallah, Brazilian Leonardo Dutra, and German Christian Deisinger to overcome Yarmouk and secure a place in the semi-finals.
However, Yarmouk will not be an easy opponent, having recorded a convincing 43-32 win over Al-Sahel in the preliminary league. They are aiming to maintain their strong offensive displays and pull off an upset by eliminating Kazma.
