Kuwait's Sousa Defends Selections After Jordan Loss in Arab Cup

Match fallout and coach defense

Portugese coach Helio Sousa, head coach of Kuwait, said Jordan is currently among the strongest teams in Asia and the Middle East.

Kuwait were handed a heavy 3-1 defeat by Jordan on Saturday in the second round of Group C of the Arab Cup in Qatar.

In the post-match press conference, Sousa noted that Kuwait aims to win every game, even against strong opposition.

Building patience and youth

He added that Kuwait needs time to shift toward a winning mentality, and that patience and consistent hard work are essential for development.

He defended his selections against Jordan, saying he believes in the group spirit and in every player in the squad.

We must give opportunities to everyone to foster a future generation, and we must be patient and support these youngsters.

Salman Abdul-Ghafour, Kuwait’s goalkeeper, said in TV interviews that he respects the coach’s decisions and has faith in his tactical choices.

He noted that the starting players faced pressure from a large crowd, with up to 40,000 fans in attendance.

He concluded that Kuwait scored a goal and remains hopeful of advancing, aiming to beat the UAE in the final group match.

Sniper-style punchlines end line: Patience is a virtue in football, especially when the scoreboard is stubborn. And if youth are the future, Kuwait just signed a long-term lease on development with options for renewal.