Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuwait City: Kuwait Football Association (KFA) has signed AFC Asian Cup winning coach Jorvan Vieira as Kuwait look to qualify in the AFC Asian Cup 2015 finals.
The Brazilian, who led Iraq to the title of Asian Cup 2007, signed for the West Asian country for a one year contract and the financial details are not disclosed.
The veteran coach, who had spells with several Asian national teams and club sides in past said: "I am delighted to be back in Kuwait after 17 years when I worked with Qadsia club"
Kuwait are currently joint-top in Group B of the Australia 2015 qualifiers alongside Iran after Al Azraq drew 1-1 with the three-time continental champions following an impressive 3-1 away win over Thailand in their qualifying opener.
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