FOOTBALL – Portuguese Helio Sousa has been appointed as coach of the Kuwait men’s team, the country’s football association (KFA) announced yesterday.
The 55-year-old succeeds Juan Antonio Pizzi, whose contract expired earlier this year. During Pizzi’s stint Kuwait failed to secure direct qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. They are now set to compete for the World Cup playoffs.
Sousa previously enjoyed a successful stint with Bahrain, guiding the nation to the West Asian Football Federation Championship title in 2019 before securing their maiden Gulf Cup later that year.
“Helio Sousa is the coach of the Kuwait national football team. Welcome to Kuwait,” KFA said on X without providing further details.
Local media reported that Sousa has signed a contract with the KFA until 2027, reportedly worth $1.6 million per year.
The KFA earlier said that it aims to ensure optimal preparation Kuwait’s upcoming fixture against Mauritania in late November.
The match will determine qualification for the Arab Cup, which is scheduled to be held in early December in Doha, Qatar.
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