Al-Qadsiya and Kuwait Club looking for their first away wins.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 26: Al-Qadsiya and Kuwait Club are aiming for their first victories in their respective international campaigns. The "Yellow" faces Bahrain's Al-Riffa at 6:00 pm at Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Isa Town, in the third round of Group Two in the Gulf Club Champions League. Meanwhile, the "White" will visit Uzbekistan's Nasaf Qarshi at 5:00 PM at Markazi Stadium in the fifth round of Group Four in the AFC Champions League 2.

For Al-Qadsiya, the mission is to overcome the challenges that have plagued its earlier matches, including a 1-1 draw against Qatar's Al-Arabi and a narrow 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq. Luck and refereeing decisions have so far eluded them, but they are determined to "break the jinx" this time around. Al-Arabi will also play Al-Ettifaq tonight at 8:00 pm at Al-Thumama Stadium in the same group.

Currently, Al-Qadsiya sits in third place with one point, trailing Al-Riffa in second with three points. Al-Ettifaq leads the group with six points, while Al-Arabi is at the bottom with one point.

In the AFC Champions League 2, Kuwait Club approaches its match against Nasaf Qarshi with a "glimmer of hope" to stay in contention for a spot in the next round. Al-Hussein Irbid and Shabab Al-Ahli will also clash today at 7:00 pm at Amman International Stadium in the same group.

Kuwait Club is last in Group Four with two points, behind leader Al-Hussein Irbid (9 points), Shabab Al-Ahli (7), and Nasaf (4). To advance, they must win both its remaining matches—against Nasaf and Al-Hussein Irbid on December 5—while hoping for Shabab Al-Ahli to lose its final two games.

Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic emphasizes that victory is essential to reignite the team's momentum. Despite leading the local league undefeated, Kuwait Club has struggled in international play, failing to secure a win in its past four matches. A win today would not only restore confidence but also keep its slim qualification hopes alive.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff