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The 5th Kuwaiti Federation Cup started on 5 September 2011.
The fifth Federation Cup is one of four competitions in the Kuwaiti 2011/2012 season. 14 clubs are taking part in the tournament.
They were divided into two groups of seven, and the winner and runner-up of each group will advance to the semi-finals.
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