Portugal's Sousa named as Kuwait national team coach
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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Arab Cup - Group A - Oman v Bahrain - Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - December 6, 2021 Bahrain coach Helio Sousa before the match REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
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Portuguese Helio Sousa has been appointed as coach of the Kuwait men's team, the country's football association (KFA) announced on Thursday.
The 55-year-old succeeds Juan Antonio Pizzi, whose contract expired earlier this year.
"Helio Sousa is the coach of the Kuwait national football team. Welcome to Kuwait," KFA said on X without providing further details.
Local media reported that Sousa has signed a contract with the KFA until 2027, reportedly worth $1.6 million per year.
Sousa previously enjoyed a successful stint with Bahrain, guiding the nation to the West Asian Football Federation Championship title in 2019 before securing their maiden Gulf Cup later that year. REUTERS
