Al-Shatti watches from the sidelines as Al-Arabi player controls the ball.

KUWAIT CITY, April 7: Al-Arabi will wrap up its final training session this evening ahead of its crucial AFC Challenge League semi-final first-leg clash against Turkmenistan’s Arkadag, scheduled for tomorrow.

The Kuwaiti side recently held a preparatory training camp to gear up for the encounter, while Arkadag's delegation has also arrived in Kuwait and commenced its pre-match training sessions.

The two sides are familiar foes, having previously met in the group stage last October, where Al-Arabi edged Arkadag 3-2 in a tightly contested match in Kuwait.

Head coach Nasser Al-Shatti has focused on sharpening his players’ concentration and minimizing errors—particularly those that proved costly in recent Zain Premier League fixtures. Al-Arabi was held to consecutive 1-1 draws by Al-Salmiya and Al-Fahaheel. It now trails league leader Kuwait City by four points, with four rounds remaining.

The technical staff is actively working on tactical adjustments to reignite the team’s winning form and restore the players' confidence as Al-Arabi continues to chase silverware on multiple fronts this season.

In preparation for the high-stakes match, Al-Arabi has been promoting ticket sales across social media platforms, offering various categories—regular, box, and cabin—for fans attending the game at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff