Why Salisbury are 'bigger than many Premier League teams' in Kuwait
Summary
Salisbury FC, a football club playing in England's National League South, is traveling to Kuwait for five days to play a match against one of Kuwait’s top teams, Al Qadsia. The trip, arranged by the club’s Kuwaiti owner Ali Alhamad, aims to give players cultural and football experience while also expanding the club’s commercial presence in Kuwait.Key Facts
- Salisbury FC won their recent home game 2-0 against Folkestone Invicta.
- The club will play a match against Al Qadsia in Kuwait, a team with over 50 trophies.
- The trip lasts five days and includes cultural visits to schools, restaurants, and universities in Kuwait.
- Ali Alhamad, a Kuwaiti businessman, bought Salisbury FC in 2025.
- The stadium in Kuwait can hold 22,000 people, much larger than Salisbury’s home ground.
- Salisbury FC has several Kuwaiti sponsors, including companies involved in digital banking and food products.
- The club’s Arabic Instagram account has over 14,000 followers, nearly as many as their English account.
- The players are excited about the opportunity, seeing it as a unique experience to learn about a different football culture and lifestyle.
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