In this file photo Kuwaiti fans raise the national flags as they cheer on the senior soccer team.

CAIRO, Nov 18:  Kuwait departs Cairo today after completing a training camp that began on November 10, which included friendly matches against Tanzania and Gambia on November 15 and 18, respectively. These matches served as preparation for its upcoming Arab Cup playoff clash against Mauritania on November 25.

Portuguese coach Helio Sousa has granted the players a rest day following yesterday’s friendly against Gambia, with training resume tomorrow evening.

Meanwhile, the tournament organizers are finalizing arrangements for the seven playoff matches, scheduled for November 25 and 26. Key fixtures include Syria vs South Sudan and Palestine vs Libya on the first day, followed by Oman vs Somalia, Comoros vs Yemen, Bahrain vs Djibouti, and Sudan vs Lebanon on November 26.

Fan registration to support Kuwait against Mauritania opens today. The Kuwait Football Association has allocated two planes, with an additional plane provided by Zain in cooperation with Kuwait Airways. Registration will take place at the Association’s headquarters in Adailiya from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, closing once capacity is reached. Special seating areas have been reserved for families.

The Association will also provide bus transport from the airport to the stadium, with the first bus departing at 11:30 AM and the second at 11:45 AM.

Fans are required to bring their civil ID, passport, and a registration fee of 10 Kuwaiti dinars (cash or via KNET). Registration is open to individuals 14 years and older, while younger attendees must be accompanied by a guardian.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff