Officially: Moroccan Jalal Jaid to officiate Kuwait vs Iraq match

The Moroccan referee Jalal Jaid has been appointed to officiate the match between Kuwait and Iraq, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, in the second round of the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup "Gulf 27".

The match will take place at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, where both teams aim to achieve a positive result and enhance their chances of qualifying from Group A.

The Iraqi national team began their campaign in the tournament with a draw against Oman, with a score of one goal each, while the Kuwaiti national team lost to Saudi Arabia by one goal to nil, leaving both teams searching for their first victory in the tournament.

Kuwait and Iraq will clash at 18:55 Mecca time, amid great anticipation for the match that represents special importance for both teams in the second round of the Gulf Cup.