Seeb crowned Omantel League champions
Muscat, March 9
Seeb Club officially secured the title of the 48th edition of the Omantel League after concluding their season with a 1-1 draw against Al Nasr in the final round, held at Seeb Sports Stadium. Seeb had already clinched the title a round before the league's conclusion, claiming the championship shield for the fourth time in the club's history.
The first half saw balanced play from both teams, with Seeb holding slight control over the match but without creating real threats on either goal, ending the half in a goalless draw.
In the second half, Al Nasr came out stronger and showed a clear intention to score, which they achieved in the 75th minute with a penalty successfully converted by their professional player Saonina. However, Seeb quickly responded with an equaliser in the 82nd minute through Kamara, bringing the game to a 1-1 draw.
Following the match, a special award ceremony was held under the auspices of Talal bin Said al Maamari, CEO of Omantel, with fans celebrating as Seeb's players lifted the championship shield, marking another milestone in the club's history.
AL NAHDA CLAIM RUNNERS-UP SPOT
Al Nahda secured second place in the league after defeating Al Rustaq 2-0 at Al Buraimi Sports Complex. Abdullah Jumaa scored the opener in the 14th minute, capitalising on Al Nahda's dominance in possession and wing attacks. Al Rustaq relied on counter-attacks and long balls but failed to threaten Al Nahda's goal. The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Al Nahda.
In the second half, Al Rustaq tried to stage a comeback but was denied by Al Nahda's solid defence. Al Nahda sealed the win with a second goal in the 88th minute by Jamal al Wahshi, securing a valuable victory.
With this result, Al Nahda finished second with 47 points, while Al Rustaq remained on 23 points in 10th place.
SOHAR AVOID RELEGATION
Sohar secured their place in the league after defeating Oman Club 2-0 at Sohar Sports Complex in the final round, raising their tally to 24 points. Oman Club, already assured of third place, remained on 44 points.
The first half was evenly contested, with both teams hitting the crossbar in key chances, ending goalless.
Sohar took control early in the second half, opening the scoring in the 50th minute through Saud al Muqbali after a precise assist from Abdullah al Shibli. Sohar continued pressing and added a second goal in the 66th minute, this time with Al Shibli finding the net.
Oman Club pushed to get back in the game, but Sohar's defence held firm to secure the win and confirm their league survival.
IBRI OUT
Ibri were relegated to the First Division after falling 1-0 to Al Khabourah at Al Rustaq Sports Complex. Despite Ibri's constant attempts, Al Khabourah snatched the winner in the 65th minute through Amir Alaa.
Ibri finished second from bottom with 20 points, while Al Khabourah climbed to fourth with 31 points.
Saham ended their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Sur on Thursday at Sur Sports Complex in a match that was not televised.
With this result, Saham moved to 29 points, securing fifth place in the final league standings, while Sur remained at the bottom with 18 points.
Elsewhere, Bahla claimed a convincing 4-3 win over Al Shabab at Nizwa Sports Complex.
Abdulsalam al Shukaili scored all four goals for Bahla (a super hat-trick), while Al Shabab's goals came from Ahed al Hudaifi, Mohammed al Ghafri and Masoud al Bahri.
Bahla finished the season with 28 points in sixth place, edging Al Shabab who also had 28 points into Fifth place on goal difference.
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