26/04/2026
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26/04/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, April 26: Burgan Club has begun intensive preparations for the upcoming Asian Club Handball Championship, set to take place in Kuwait from June 6 to 16 under the hosting of Kuwait Club, with the club close to appointing Egyptian coach Hussein Zaki to lead the first team.
Zaki, one of the most prominent names in Egyptian handball history, is expected to bring significant experience to Burgan, both as a former international player and a successful coach. His career includes spells with Zamalek in Egypt, Al Ain and Al Ahli Dubai in the UAE, Al Sadd in Qatar, and Real Zaragoza in Spain. As a coach, he previously guided Egypt’s youth team to the 2019 World Championship title in North Macedonia after defeating Germany in the final.
If the deal is finalized, Zaki will focus on rebuilding Burgan’s physical and tactical readiness following a long interruption in training activities, which only recently resumed after weeks of suspension. A high-intensity preparation program is expected to be implemented to ensure the squad is fully prepared for both domestic competitions and the continental challenge.
The new technical staff is also expected to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the team’s fitness levels and tactical organization, as part of a broader restructuring phase.
Meanwhile, former head coach Hussein Al-Mousawi has concluded his tenure with Burgan after guiding the team through a difficult period marked by exceptional circumstances and the suspension of sporting activity, which limited consistent training and long-term planning.
The developments come as Kuwaiti clubs ramp up preparations for the return of competitive action, aiming to regain rhythm ahead of important regional and continental commitments.
Burgan has also arranged the loan of Japanese player Yasuhira to a Macedonian club, with his return scheduled ahead of the Asian Championship.
Elsewhere, Kuwait Club has resumed training under Algerian coach Saeed Hajjaj, with the full squad expected to be completed in the coming days following the return of foreign players.
By Khaled Al-Enezi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
