Shaikh Salman pays tribute to Kuwait SC’s historic success

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Shaikh Salman pays tribute to Kuwait SC’s historic success

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Kuwait SC for capturing the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ title after the West Asians overturned the deficit twice to defeat Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 4-3 in front of 44,000 roaring fans at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait on Wednesday.

Building on their proud legacy, Kuwait SC’s triumph marks a historic return to the pinnacle of the Continental podium for an impressive fourth time, adding the prestigious AFC Challenge League™ trophy to their illustrious haul of three AFC Cup™ crowns from 2009, 2012, and 2013.

Kuwait SC’s Ammouri named MVP

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Kuwait SC’s Ammouri named MVP

Ardhiyah: Amr Abd El Fattah Ammouri was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ after producing a series of sparkling performances in Kuwait SC’s title-winning campaign.

In Wednesday's final against Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, the Egyptian provided two assists as Kuwait SC battled back from 2-0 down in the first half to level the score at 2-2.

Ammouri then came to Kuwait SC’s rescue in extra time, cancelling out Cristian’s 96th-minute strike before Yousef Al Sulaiman’s winner secured a well-deserved victory for the Kuwaiti club.

Svay Rieng’s Peprah wins Top Goalscorer Award

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Svay Rieng’s Peprah wins Top Goalscorer Award

Ardhiyah: Kwame Peprah secured the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Topscorer Award after netting eight goals in Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC's journey to the final.

While the 25-year-old Peprah did not find the back of the net in the 4-3 defeat to Kuwait SC in the final on Wednesday, he established himself as one of the tournament's most lethal forwards.

Kuwait SC lift title with stunning fightback

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Kuwait SC lift title with stunning fightback

Ardhiyah: Kuwait SC came from behind twice to defeat Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 4-3 in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Wednesday.

Trailing 2-0 and 3-2, Kuwait SC roared before almost 44,000 fans to turn the tie around in extra time to lift the trophy, their fourth on the continental stage.

It was heartbreak for Cambodia's Svay Rieng as they finished runners-up for the second successive year but can walk tall after giving their best.