PAS partners with Salisbury FC to send three Kuwaiti players for England trials

KUNA photo Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sports, Bashar Abdullah, with Salisbury FC owner Ali Al-Hamad after signing the cooperation agreement.

KUWAIT CITY, June 9 (KUNA): Kuwait’s Public Authority for Sports (PAS) has signed a cooperation agreement with English club Salisbury FC to select three Kuwaiti players for a professional trial in England.

Acting PAS Director General Bashar Abdullah said the trials will take place from June 13 to 16 at the auxiliary pitches of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, with participation from Salisbury FC coaches in coordination with the Kuwait Football Association.

He said the initiative, supported by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Tareq Al-Jalahma, aims to give young Kuwaiti footballers a pathway to professional opportunities, helping them develop their skills and gain international experience.

Bashar Abdullah added that the program reflects PAS’s community-driven strategy to empower youth, promote sports participation, and encourage healthier lifestyles.

Salisbury FC owner Ali Al-Hamad said the project will provide Kuwaiti players with direct exposure to a professional football environment in England. He noted that registration is limited to 400 players aged 18 and above, with only three ultimately selected for the experience.

The chosen players will travel to England on June 27 to join Salisbury FC’s first-team training sessions and gain hands-on experience in a professional setup.

Salisbury FC competes in the National League South, the sixth tier of English football. The club was acquired by Kuwaiti businessman Ali Al-Hamad last year as part of efforts to develop the team and create professional pathways for young Kuwaiti talent.