Mohammed Marhoon attempts to dribble past a Czech player.

PRAGUE, Aug 12: Kuwait Club fell 2-0 to Czech side Dukla Prague in a friendly as part of the “Whites’” training camp in the Czech capital, Prague. The camp runs until August 28, after which the team will return home to face Al-Tadamon on September 12 in their Zain Premier League opener.

Under the guidance of Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic, Kuwait continues its daily training sessions and is scheduled to play three more friendlies before wrapping up its camp.

Elsewhere, Al-Salmiya recorded a 2-0 win over Al-Jazeera in a friendly at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium in Al-Sulaibikhat. Youssef Al-Anezan and Fawaz Ayed found the net for the “Sky Blues,” who are gearing up to open their league campaign against Kazma on September 12. Al-Jazeera, competing in the Zain First Division League for the first time, will kick off on September 14.

Al-Salmiya’s squad is set to depart for Turkey tomorrow for a training camp running until August 30, featuring three friendlies. Coach Nasser Al-Shatti made the most of the recent match to rotate his squad, giving new signings valuable minutes to build chemistry with the team.

Meanwhile, Khaitan has mapped out its pre-season schedule, starting with two friendlies against Al-Jahra and Al-Tadamon on August 14 and 18, respectively. The team will then travel to Egypt on August 20 for a camp that runs until September 3, including three friendlies. Upon their return, Khaitan will resume daily training before facing Al-Fahaheel in their final warm-up match on September 6, ahead of their Zain First Division opener on September 14.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times