Super Eagles Star Anayo Iwuala dismantles league leaders but Al-Arabi falls to dramatic late defeat

Anayo Iwuala delivered an outstanding attacking display, registering two assists for Al-Arabi SC in a thrilling Kuwait Premier League Championship Group clash against Kuwait SC.

However, his impressive contribution was overshadowed by a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat after a dramatic stoppage-time winner from the league leaders.

Anayo Iwuala Inspires Al-Arabi With Another Creative Display

The highly anticipated encounter at Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium lived up to expectations, with both sides producing an entertaining contest filled with goals and momentum swings.

The Nigerian winger wasted little time making his presence felt. The former Enyimba winger sliced open Kuwait SC’s defence in the ninth minute, providing a perfectly weighted assist for Abdullah Al-Qarzaei to hand Al-Arabi an early advantage.

His pace, movement, and vision consistently troubled the hosts throughout the encounter, making him one of the standout performers on the pitch.

Iwuala Extends Hot Streak Despite Title Race Setback

Kuwait SC responded strongly after falling behind, with Taha Yassine Khenissi restoring parity before Amoory completed the turnaround to put the home side ahead.

As Al-Arabi searched for a way back into the game, Iwuala once again stepped up. In the 78th minute, the Nigerian produced another precise pass to set up Zaid Qunbar, who calmly finished to make it 2-2 and reignite his side’s hopes.

The visitors looked set to secure a valuable point, but Kuwait SC struck a decisive blow deep into added time.

Khenissi grabbed his second goal of the evening in the 94th minute, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory and strengthening his team’s grip at the top of the standings.

The result sees Kuwait SC move further clear at the summit with 48 points, while Al-Arabi’s title ambitions suffered a significant setback.

Despite the disappointment, Iwuala’s form continues to attract attention. The Super Eagles winger has now recorded goal contributions in back-to-back matches after also registering a goal and an assist against Al Qadsia in his previous outing.

Across his last two appearances, the Nigerian has amassed three goal contributions, consisting of one goal and two assists, underlining his growing influence for Al-Arabi during the closing stages of the season.