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Observer
2 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb prepare for AFC Champions League Two qualifiers
MUSCAT: As part of their preparations for a critical continental showdown, Seeb Club, reinforced its squad ahead of the 2025/2026 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers. The Omantel League defending champions are set to face Sporting Clube de Goa (SCG) of India on August 13, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The winner will progress to the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two, while the losing side will participate in the AFC Challenge League. In a strategic move to bolster their squad, the Sultanate of Oman's football powerhouse announced a set of key signings and contract renewals aimed at maintaining team strength and continuity. Marwan bin Tuaib al Siyabi returned to the club after a season with Al Nasr. The club also secured a one-year contract with Oman national team midfielder Abdullah Fawaz, adding depth and international experience to the squad. Additionally, Musab al Shaqsi, the talented striker from Bahla Club signed with Seeb for the upcoming season. In a show of trust in their seasoned core, the club renewed contracts with several key experienced players including Mohammed al Musallami, Ali al Busaidy, Tamim al Balushi, Ahmed al Rawahi, Zaher al Aghbari, and Motasim al Wahaibi. Seeb will face Sporting Clube de Goa (SCG) of India on August 13 These moves will reflect Seeb's ambitions not only on the domestic stage but also in continental competitions as the club will aim to make a strong impact in its AFC campaign following their quarterfinal finish in the 2024/2025 AFC Challenge League where they bowed out to Kuwait's Al Arabi SC. Seeb club had achieved a historic and biggest moments in the Sultanate of Oman's sports history as they won 2022 AFC Cup following their win against Kuala Lumpur City 3-0. The squad reinforcements come on the heels of an exceptional 2024–2025 domestic season. Seeb's senior football team captured both the Omantel League title and the prestigious OFA Cup, cementing their position as a dominant force in Omani football. The club recently hosted an honorary event recognising all its athletes and teams for their outstanding performances during the season.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
World Cup qualification ‘top priority', says newly elected OFA chairman
Muscat: Newly elected Oman Football Association (OFA) Chairman Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud Al Busaidi has declared 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification as the association's foremost goal, pledging a strategic push toward raising Oman's international football profile. 'Qualifying for the World Cup is our top priority and a shared ambition. We will focus intensely on this goal and will soon convene with the national team's technical and administrative staff,' said Al Busaidi in his first remarks after securing the presidency for the 2025–2029 term on Wednesday. 'We will also work to develop local competitions, secure appropriate support, and establish an Olympic-category league to deepen our footballing base.' Al Busaidi won the election with 30 out of 43 votes cast by eligible club representatives from the 49 clubs during the OFA Extraordinary General Assembly held Tuesday at the OFA headquarters in Seeb. Al Busaidi defeated his only rival Dr Jassim bin Mohammed Al Shukaili for the chairmanship. The election marked a new chapter for the sport in the Sultanate, with the leadership transition carried out via FIFA-approved electronic voting for the first time in the association's history —part of a broader initiative to increase transparency and speed in the electoral process. The General Assembly opened with the verification of a legal quorum, followed by approval of the agenda. The outgoing chairman, Sheikh Salim Said Al Wahaibi, delivered his farewell speech, reflecting on the achievements of his two-term tenure. 'The partnership between the association and the clubs is the foundation for football's success and development in the Sultanate. I urge everyone to continue working together and contributing fruitfully to elevate Omani football to new heights,' he said. Al Wahaibi emphasised that the primary objective throughout his leadership was 'to advance the Omani football system in all its components, particularly competitions, national teams, and refereeing, and to build effective bridges of cooperation with various partners at both local and international levels.' Following the chairman's election, Eng. Qutaiba Said Al Ghailani was elected Deputy Chairman, receiving 22 votes. Hajar Khamis Al Muzaini secured the board's female seat with 25 votes. The three board members elected were Abdullah Salim Al Shanfari, Abdullah Ali Al Rashidi, and Ali Hamad Al Kathiri. Mohammed Khamis Al Araimi was unanimously selected as the players' representative to the board, after being nominated by the Football Players' Association to complete the board of directors for the 2025–2029 term. The OFA's basic law includes regulations governing candidacy and membership. Article 39 prohibits dual roles, barring board members from simultaneously holding positions in club boards, judicial committees, or electoral bodies. Those assuming conflicting roles must resign and document their resignation within seven days of election, or their OFA membership is voided. Additionally, Article 37(4) restricts the presidency or board membership to a maximum of two terms, consecutive or otherwise, reinforcing administrative rotation and opportunities for new leadership. Al Busaidi emphasised that his board will aim for both international competitiveness and domestic development, signaling a broad-based reform agenda ahead.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Times of Oman
Four arrested for theft in Oman
Muscat: Four people have been arrested for stealing gold jewelry, sums of money, and valuables from several homes in the Wilayat of Seeb, Muscat Governorate. Royal Oman Police (ROP), said, "Muscat Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with the Seeb Special Tasks Police Unit, arrested four individuals, including three Egyptians and one Jordanian, for stealing gold jewelry, sums of money, and valuables from several homes in the Wilayat of Seeb. Legal action is being taken against them."
Observer
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb congratulate teams on successful 2024-2025 season
MUSCAT, June 20 In a glittering celebration of a successful sporting season, Seeb Club organised a special event to honour the club's top athletes and teams for their remarkable achievements during the 2024–2025 season. The ceremony was held at the club's headquarters in Muscat on Thursday under the auspices of HH Sayyid Dr Fahd bin Al Julanda al Said, Vice-Chancellor of SQU, in the presence of HH Sayyid Malik bin Shihab al Said, dignitaries and senior sports officials. Yousef al Wahaibi, Vice-Chairman of Seeb Club, delivered a speech as he thanked all the club's athletes, coaching staff, and technical teams for their exceptional performance throughout the season. He also conveyed the appreciation and congratulations of the club's Chairman to all team members and expressed hope for continued accomplishments in the upcoming seasons. During the celebration event, the club's gesture of appreciation towards Salim bin Said al Wahaibi, Chairman of the Oman Football Association (OFA), in recognition of his leadership during two successful terms at the helm of OFA. al Wahaibi was presented with an honorary award for his contributions to Oman football and the national development of football. The event continued with the presentation of awards by the chief guest to the club's star performers and coaching staff. The 2024–2025 season witnessed a series of triumphs across multiple disciplines including senior football team as they were crowned champions of the Omantel League and winners of the prestigious OFA Cup. Volleyball team managed to dominate all the titles of the season as they registered triple titles including first division league, Ministry's Shield, and Super Cup. The first team of the Basketball achieved a domestic double as they secured both the league and the Ministry's Shield titles. The U-17 football team clinched the League Championship title and showcased the strength of Seeb's youth pipeline. Junior basketball team stars also captured the league title. Seeb Football Club Academy achieved remarkable success internationally as they snatched both the Oval Championship and the Manchester City Club title. The head coach of Seeb volleyball team, Jamal al Maamari, said that this event is a crucial event for the athletes in the club as all the sporting staff came under one roof in a glittering annual awards. ' Thanks to the board directors for this yearly event and it is a great motivation for the players to deliver more in the forthcoming seasons. Seeb club is one of the successful clubs in the Sultanate of Oman due to proper planning in all their sporting activities,' he said. ' We are working very hard to compete at Asian level in the next season as we dominated at the domestic level besides our achievements at the Arabian level. Our hopes are high to vie in the continental level,' he ended.
Times of Oman
16-06-2025
- Times of Oman
Expats arrested for attempted burglary in Seeb
Muscat: Three expats have been arrested for attempting to steal jewellery and sums of money from a house in the Wilayat of Seeb, Muscat Governorate. Royal Oman Police (ROP), said in a statement :"The Police Command in the Governorate of Muscat arrested a Filipina housemaid and two Pakistani individuals for attempting to steal jewelry and sums of money from a house in the Wilayat of Seeb. Legal procedures are being completed."
