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Kuwait SC make Jovovic proud

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kuwait SC make Jovovic proud

Bishkek: Nebojsa Jovovic was delighted with Kuwait SC's response after they fought back to edge FC Muras United 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Trailing to Amir Zhaparov's spectacular effort from a free-kick, Kuwait SC roared back to score through Mohamed Marhoonand and El Mehdi Barrahma either side of half-time to set up a final showdown with Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-semi-finals-fc-muras-united-kgz-1-2-kuwait-sc-kuw

Kuwait SC defeat Muras United to close in on glory

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kuwait SC defeat Muras United to close in on glory

Bishkek: Kuwait SC fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Kyrgyz Republic’s FC Muras United in Bishkek on Wednesday and book their place in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC from Cambodia.

Amir Zhaparov gave the home side a 36th minute lead with a curling free-kick but goals either side of halftime by Mohamed Marhoon and Mehdi Barrahma earned Kuwait SC a ticket for next month’s decider.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-fc-muras-united-kgz-v-kuwait-sc-kuw

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Bishkek: FC Muras United will not be lacking confidence when they face Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras United cruised 3-0 past Lebanon's Al Ansar FC in the quarter-finals while Kuwait SC overcame a late fightback to defeat Oman's Al Shabab Club 5-3.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-quarter-finals-al-ansar-fc-lbn-0-3-fc-muras-united-kgz

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Bishkek: FC Muras United from Kyrgyz Republic moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday as a 3-0 win over Al Ansar from Lebanon in Bishkek set up a last four meeting with Kuwait SC.

Two goals in four minutes at the end of the first half from Denis Yaskovich and Alimardon Shukrov set Edmar de Lacerda’s side on their way to a convincing win with Andriy Batsula netting the third with 16 minutes remaining.

Muras United will take on Kuwait on Wednesday with the winners of that clash meeting Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia for the title.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/q-final-al-ansar-fc-lbn-v-fc-muras-united-kgz

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-quarter-finals-al-shabab-club-oma-3-5-kuwait-sc-kuw

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Bishkek: Kuwait SC had to stave off a late fightback to earn a 5-3 win against Oman's Al Shabab Club in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ quarter-final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Sunday.

The Kuwaiti side's opponents in Wednesday’s semi-final will be FC Muras United of Kyrgyz Republic, who defeated Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC 3-0 in their last eight tie.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/qf-al-shabab-club-oma-v-kuwait-sc-kuw

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Bishkek: Al Ansar FC and FC Muras United will be equally confident of walking away as victors when they square off in the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras, however, will have home ground advantage against their opponents from Lebanon.

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Kuwait SC make Jovovic proud

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kuwait SC make Jovovic proud

Bishkek: Nebojsa Jovovic was delighted with Kuwait SC's response after they fought back to edge FC Muras United 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Trailing to Amir Zhaparov's spectacular effort from a free-kick, Kuwait SC roared back to score through Mohamed Marhoonand and El Mehdi Barrahma either side of half-time to set up a final showdown with Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-semi-finals-fc-muras-united-kgz-1-2-kuwait-sc-kuw

Kuwait SC defeat Muras United to close in on glory

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kuwait SC defeat Muras United to close in on glory

Bishkek: Kuwait SC fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Kyrgyz Republic’s FC Muras United in Bishkek on Wednesday and book their place in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC from Cambodia.

Amir Zhaparov gave the home side a 36th minute lead with a curling free-kick but goals either side of halftime by Mohamed Marhoon and Mehdi Barrahma earned Kuwait SC a ticket for next month’s decider.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-fc-muras-united-kgz-v-kuwait-sc-kuw

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Bishkek: FC Muras United will not be lacking confidence when they face Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras United cruised 3-0 past Lebanon's Al Ansar FC in the quarter-finals while Kuwait SC overcame a late fightback to defeat Oman's Al Shabab Club 5-3.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-quarter-finals-al-ansar-fc-lbn-0-3-fc-muras-united-kgz

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Bishkek: FC Muras United from Kyrgyz Republic moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday as a 3-0 win over Al Ansar from Lebanon in Bishkek set up a last four meeting with Kuwait SC.

Two goals in four minutes at the end of the first half from Denis Yaskovich and Alimardon Shukrov set Edmar de Lacerda’s side on their way to a convincing win with Andriy Batsula netting the third with 16 minutes remaining.

Muras United will take on Kuwait on Wednesday with the winners of that clash meeting Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia for the title.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/q-final-al-ansar-fc-lbn-v-fc-muras-united-kgz

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-quarter-finals-al-shabab-club-oma-3-5-kuwait-sc-kuw

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Bishkek: Kuwait SC had to stave off a late fightback to earn a 5-3 win against Oman's Al Shabab Club in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ quarter-final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Sunday.

The Kuwaiti side's opponents in Wednesday’s semi-final will be FC Muras United of Kyrgyz Republic, who defeated Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC 3-0 in their last eight tie.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/qf-al-shabab-club-oma-v-kuwait-sc-kuw

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Bishkek: Al Ansar FC and FC Muras United will be equally confident of walking away as victors when they square off in the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras, however, will have home ground advantage against their opponents from Lebanon.

Videos

Kuwait SC make Jovovic proud

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kuwait SC make Jovovic proud

Bishkek: Nebojsa Jovovic was delighted with Kuwait SC's response after they fought back to edge FC Muras United 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Trailing to Amir Zhaparov's spectacular effort from a free-kick, Kuwait SC roared back to score through Mohamed Marhoonand and El Mehdi Barrahma either side of half-time to set up a final showdown with Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-semi-finals-fc-muras-united-kgz-1-2-kuwait-sc-kuw

Kuwait SC defeat Muras United to close in on glory

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kuwait SC defeat Muras United to close in on glory

Bishkek: Kuwait SC fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Kyrgyz Republic’s FC Muras United in Bishkek on Wednesday and book their place in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ final against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC from Cambodia.

Amir Zhaparov gave the home side a 36th minute lead with a curling free-kick but goals either side of halftime by Mohamed Marhoon and Mehdi Barrahma earned Kuwait SC a ticket for next month’s decider.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/s-final-fc-muras-united-kgz-v-kuwait-sc-kuw

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final: FC Muras United (KGZ) v Kuwait SC (KUW)

Bishkek: FC Muras United will not be lacking confidence when they face Kuwait SC in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ West Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras United cruised 3-0 past Lebanon's Al Ansar FC in the quarter-finals while Kuwait SC overcame a late fightback to defeat Oman's Al Shabab Club 5-3.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-quarter-finals-al-ansar-fc-lbn-0-3-fc-muras-united-kgz

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Muras United cruise past Al Ansar

Bishkek: FC Muras United from Kyrgyz Republic moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday as a 3-0 win over Al Ansar from Lebanon in Bishkek set up a last four meeting with Kuwait SC.

Two goals in four minutes at the end of the first half from Denis Yaskovich and Alimardon Shukrov set Edmar de Lacerda’s side on their way to a convincing win with Andriy Batsula netting the third with 16 minutes remaining.

Muras United will take on Kuwait on Wednesday with the winners of that clash meeting Cambodia’s Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia for the title.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/q-final-al-ansar-fc-lbn-v-fc-muras-united-kgz

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/video/challengeleague-|-quarter-finals-al-shabab-club-oma-3-5-kuwait-sc-kuw

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Kuwait SC hold off late Al Shabab surge to advance

Bishkek: Kuwait SC had to stave off a late fightback to earn a 5-3 win against Oman's Al Shabab Club in their AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ quarter-final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Sunday.

The Kuwaiti side's opponents in Wednesday’s semi-final will be FC Muras United of Kyrgyz Republic, who defeated Lebanon’s Al Ansar FC 3-0 in their last eight tie.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_challenge_league.html/photo/qf-al-shabab-club-oma-v-kuwait-sc-kuw

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Preview – Q-final: Al Ansar FC (LBN) v FC Muras United (KGZ)

Bishkek: Al Ansar FC and FC Muras United will be equally confident of walking away as victors when they square off in the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic's Muras, however, will have home ground advantage against their opponents from Lebanon.