Players hold their final training session.

DOHA, Nov 23: Kuwait completed its final training session this evening at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Al-Sadd Club in Doha, Qatar, ahead of a playoff match against Mauritania for a spot in the Arab Cup.

Portuguese coach Helio Sousa is set to finalize the squad for the decisive encounter after evaluating players’ readiness during the Doha sessions, following the conclusion of their training camp in Cairo, Egypt.

The team’s final preparations emphasized improving fitness, strengthening on-field organization, and addressing mistakes observed during friendly matches against Tanzania and Gambia.

Al-Azraq is aiming to qualify after missing the previous edition. If they defeat Mauritania, the team will join Group D alongside Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE. The squad will continue training in Qatar until their opening group match against Egypt on December 2.

Coach Sousa confirmed that all players are ready for the crucial clash, except forward Shbib Al-Khaldi, who continues individualized training under the medical team as part of his gradual return.

On the fan support front, Football Association President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef is arranging a fourth flight in response to high demand. Previously, three flights, organised in cooperation with Zain Kuwait and Kuwait Airways, sold out within 30 minutes of ticket sales opening.

Meanwhile, the Mauritanian national team has arrived in Doha and conducted a training session at Qatar University fields, with their main session scheduled for this evening at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

By Khaled Al-Enezi

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff