German Knoll completes 'Kuwait's foreigner in Kaifan'
Al-Salmiya signs Congolese Trezore... Al-Arabi defeats Amman Sports 4-0
Kazma completed its roster of foreign players by signing German professional Torles Knoll, who joins Yemeni Nasser Mohammedwah, Algerian Idriss Chaabi, Brazilian Patrick Robson, and Senegalese Amath Ndao.
Knoll (28), who plays as a striker, previously played for Saudi Al-Taawoun in the Yelo League, where he featured in 31 matches and scored 17 goals. He is set to join the "Orange" squad in the coming days.
Knoll has also undergone several professional trials, having played in Croatia and in the German third division.
The "Orange" team continues its training camp in the Turkish city of Izmit until August 14, featuring four friendly matches in preparation for the new season, which begins on August 25 with the Premier League. The team is also preparing to participate in the Gulf Champions League.
"Fourth Professional"
Al-Salmiya has signed Congolese Trezore Chebiwabo, making him the fourth foreign player after Uzbek Shahzod Azimdinov, Bahraini Abdullah Yusuf, and Syrian Mahmoud Al-Aswad.
Trezore (born 1998) plays as a defender and has undergone several professional trials.
Al-Salmiya, led by Bahraini coach Ali Ashour, awaits the arrival of a Brazilian professional to complete its foreign player roster. Meanwhile, the "Sky Blue" delegation will depart tomorrow for their training camp in Turkey, which includes several friendly matches in preparation for the new season.
First Victory
Al-Arabi defeated Amman Sports 4-0 in their third friendly match during their training camp in Turkey.
Al-Arabi’s goals were scored by Palestinian Zaid Qanbar, who netted two, while newcomers Talal Al-Qaisi and Brazilian Lucas Chalon each scored one.
Al-Arabi previously drew 1-1 with Turkish Van Sports and lost 1-3 to Turkish Erzurumspor.
The "Green" team’s camp continues until early next August, when they will depart for India to face Indian East Bengal in Kolkata on August 12 as part of the AFC Champions League Two playoff, before returning to Kuwait to prepare for the Zain Premier League.
For its part, Kuwait continues its training in two sessions, morning and evening, as part of its camp in the British capital, London.
The "White" team is preparing to defend its Premier League title, which it has won in the last five seasons. The league begins on August 14, and the "Eldest" team is also preparing to participate in the AFC Champions League Two.
In other news, Al-Qadsiah’s new Moroccan professional, Ayoub Al-Khader, has joined the team’s delegation at their training camp in Yalova, Turkey.