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Rui Bento steps down as Kuwait head coach

Rui Bento steps down as Kuwait head coach

Kuwait City: Kuwait Football Association announced the departure of head coach Rui Bento on Tuesday.
The Portuguese, who took over the helm in 2022, leaves his post having helped Kuwait return to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time since the 2006 edition.
“Many thanks and appreciation to the Portuguese coach Rui Pinto for the period during which he oversaw the training of our national team. We wish you success in your future endeavors,” 
Kuwait FA announced on X.

Kuwait were drawn in Group B alongside Korea Republic, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Palestine for the next stage of the qualifiers.

Photo: AFP

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