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Observer
2 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb gear up for Goa clash to secure spot in AFC CL
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman's representative, Seeb Club, are primed for a crucial showdown against India's Sporting Clube de Goa on Wednesday as they eye to secure a place in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Group Stage. The match will be staged at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa at 6:00 pm (Oman time). Under the technical leadership of experienced Romanian coach Valeriu Tița, Seeb are targeting to become the first Omani club to reach the group stage of the newly formatted tournament. The team arrived in Goa on Saturday to acclimatise to the local conditions and will hold several training sessions to fine tune both technical and tactical plans ahead of the encounter. Seeb's continental historic milestone was firmly established in 2022, when they famously lifted the AFC Cup, etching one of the greatest moments in Oman's sporting history. The club, who clinched their fourth league title in the 2024/25 season, are now chasing up to add another chapter to their international success story. Seeb now chasing up to add another chapter to their international success story The road to Goa has been marked by a busy pre-season for Seeb as Muscat based team played the Super Cup against Al Shabab, losing narrowly 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw. In the four-team friendly tournament in Salalah, Seeb edged past Al Nasr 2-1 before a tight 1-0 defeat to Oman's Olympic team. A further friendly saw them defeat Dhofar 3-1, after which the squad returned to Seeb to continue preparations at their home base. Earlier last month, Seeb have made a number of notable signings and renewals. Senegalese forward Abdulaziz Sesse joined Seeb squad while Marwan Tuaib al Siyabi returned to the club after a season with Al Nasr. Oman national team midfielder Abdullah Fawaz has signed a one-year deal, and striker Musab al Shaqsi arrived from Bahla Club. The club has also renewed contracts with seasoned stars including Mohammed al Musallami, Ali al Busaidy, Tamim al Balushi, Ahmed al Rawahi, Zaher al Aghbari, and Mutasim al Wahaibi ensuring a blend of fresh talent and experienced leadership. The winner of the match will progress to the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two The winner of the match between Seeb and Goa will progress to the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two, while the losing side will drop into the AFC Challenge League. Seeb's ambitions are clear as they aim to build on last season's quarterfinal finish in the AFC Challenge League where they bowed out to Kuwait's Al Arabi SC, and make a resounding statement in Asia once again.
Observer
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Al Nahda, Olympic team win openers in 2025 Khareef Tournament
Muscat, JULY 28 The 2025 Khareef Club Tournament, organised by the Oman Football Association, kicked off at the Al Saada Sports Complex Stadium on Sunday, featuring five clubs along with the Oman Olympic team, divided into two groups. Group A includes Dhofar, Al Nahda and Al Shabab, while Group B consists of Al Nasr, Seeb and the Olympic team. The tournament will run until August 3. The opening round witnessed two intense matches. The first brought together Dhofar and Al Nahda in Group A, where Al Nahda secured a 2-1 victory. The match started with high intensity from Al Nahda, who applied constant pressure through the midfield and flanks. In the 13th minute, Mohammed al Ghafri received a precise pass and fired a strong shot past goalkeeper Mazin al Kasbi to give Al Nahda the lead. Just two minutes later, Azzan al Tamtemi appeared to double the score with a powerful strike, but the goal was overturned after the referee reviewed the play on VAR and ruled it offside. Dhofar gradually gained more control of the ball and managed to equalise in the 40th minute when Fahd al Hajri broke through Al Nahda's defence, went on one with goalkeeper Faiz al Rashidi, and slotted the ball into the net, ending the first half 1-1. In the second half, Al Nahda regained momentum with organised possession and bold attacking moves. In the 60th minute, they were awarded a penalty after a strong challenge from a Dhofar defender. The decision was confirmed by VAR, and Ahmed al Kaabi converted from the spot with a well placed shot to the left of Mazin al Kasbi, restoring Al Nahda's lead. In the closing minutes, both coaches made tactical substitutions, with play mostly concentrated in midfield. Dhofar made some late attempts to equalise, but Al Nahda held firm until the final whistle to claim their first win of the tournament with a 2-1 scoreline. In the second match of the Khareef Championship, the Olympic team earned a deserved 2-0 victory over Al Nasr. The match began with pressure from both sides, and Al Nasr nearly opened the scoring in the eighth minute when Awad al Shahri launched a swift counter attack, but goalkeeper Ibrahim al Kindi made an excellent save. In the 24th minute, the Olympic team responded with a well-organised play that ended with Masoud al Bahri firing a powerful shot into the net, putting the Olympic team ahead. Al Nasr pushed for an equaliser, with their best chance coming in the 29th minute when Al Mutasim al Noubi's shot went narrowly wide. Another opportunity came before half-time through Jassim al Noubi, but the Olympic defence intervened at the last moment, ending the first half with the Olympic team leading 1-0. The second half saw both teams maintain the same line-ups and continue exchanging attacks. The Olympic team doubled their lead in the 70th minute through substitute Yasar al Balushi, who unleashed a superb strike into the net. Al Nasr tried to reduce the deficit in the closing stages, but the Olympic defence handled the pressure well, sealing a 2-0 win. The tournament continues on Tuesday with two key matches: Al Shabab versus Dhofar at 5 pm, and Seeb versus Al Nasr at 8:30 pm. Al Shabab, led by national coach Hassan Rustam, will aim to maintain their positive momentum after winning the Super Cup, while Dhofar, under Musbah al Saadi, seeks to recover from their opening loss. The Seeb-Al Nasr clash is expected to be closely fought, with Seeb looking to bounce back from their Super Cup defeat, and Al Nasr hoping to improve after their loss to the Olympic team. The tournament will proceed as scheduled, with the second round on July 29 and the third round on July 31. The competition will conclude on August 3 with the final match between the group leaders to determine the Khareef Club Championship winner.
Gulf Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Al Nasr, Al Wahda post wins in pre-season friendlies
ADNOC Pro League clubs are intensifying their preparations for the 2025–2026 season by engaging in a series of friendly matches as part of their overseas training camps. These matches are aimed at regaining match sharpness and building the necessary technical cohesion before the official kick-off. Among the 14 clubs competing in the upcoming ADNOC Pro League season, three teams have already confirmed their friendly match schedules in preparation for the new campaign, which includes competition for the ADNOC Pro League title, the Emaar Super Cup, and the ADIB Cup. Al Nasr began their pre-season friendlies in Germany, where they defeated SpVgg Landshut 3-2. The goals were scored by Glauber Lima, Manolo Gabbiadini and Salem Al-Somhi. Al Wahda launched their own friendly campaign with a 4-0 victory over German side Gebenbach in the city of Rieden. Goals came from Bernardo Folha, Omar Khribin, Geronimo Rivera, and Abdulla Hamad. Meanwhile, Al Ain are scheduled to start their training camp in Morocco from July 20 to 29, where they will face Moroccan club Union Touarga. Afterward, they will move to Spain for the second phase of preparations. There, Al Ain will play three friendlies against Elche (Spain), Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia), and Granada in the Granada City Trophy, with matches scheduled for Aug.2, 3, and 9. The rest of the ADNOC Pro League clubs are expected to announce their friendly schedules soon, following in the footsteps of Al Nasr, Al Wahda, and Al Ain. It's worth noting that UAE clubs are conducting their pre-season training camps in six European countries, including Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia, and Austria, in addition to Morocco, which is once again a pre-season destination for Al Ain for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Al Ain kick off their pre-season preparations campaign with a tour starting in Morocco before heading to Spain. According to the club's official account on X, the camp will begin on July 20, with the first stop in Morocco. During their camp in Morocco, Al Ain will play a friendly match against Moroccan side Ittihad Touarga on July 29 at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex. The team will then head to their second training camp in Spain on July 30, where they are scheduled to play three international friendlies. Al Ain's second pre-season match will take place on Aug. 2 against Spanish side Elche. On Aug. 5, they will face Saudi giants Al Ahli in a highly anticipated Arab clash. The tour concludes on Aug. 9 with a match against Granada CF for the Granada City Cup, after which the team will return to the UAE to prepare for the upcoming season. Under Serbian manager Vladimir Ivic, Al Ain aim to a stronger performance this season as they compete for all available titles to make up for last year's shortcomings. The club has already made significant signings in the summer transfer window, securing six major transfers so far:
Al Bawaba
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
1500 Male & Female Promising Players participate in Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship
The 6th edition of Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship was successfully concluded with remarkable participation of 1500 male & female players from five age categories (U 10 to U 19 years old), represented 87 teams from 22 public & private academies; the most eminent of which are Al-Nasr & Shabab Al-Ahli Championship was organized by Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in collaboration with the UAE Basketball Association, and Sports Mania & Sports 360 X; the two organizational partners of the event was held as part of DSC's endeavors to attract, scout & develop sports talents and according to Dubai Government's policy to support talents in various were awarded by Mr. Ahmed Salem Al-Mahri, Director of Sports Talents Dept. in DSC, in the presence of the Lebanese star Fadi Al-Khatib, the Ambassador of sport in competed in 422 matches, followed by 42 thousand fans throughout two U 10 mixed category, the Jam Team attained excellence with two successive victories. In the first level, the Jam won Champs counterpart 68 – 42 and then surpassed Patriots Team in the second level with 48 – 23 U 12 category, the Champs Team attained difficult victory over Moen counterpart 81 – 76 in the first level, while NBA beat Champs 70 – 67 in the second U 12 girls category, Jam presented distinctive performance & won NBA 41 – U 14 category witnessed competitive matches, as the 24 Academy surpassed Falcons 89 – 72 in the first level, while Jam beat Moen 80 – 72 in the second U 14 girls category, Champs gained deserving victory over NBA 69 – U 16 category, the 24 Academy continued excellence & beat Falcons 64 – 56 in the first level, while Jam gained a deserving victory over NBA 71 – 49 in the second U 16 girls category, NBA overcame Jam 50 – Championship was concluded with an exciting competitive match in U 19 category, where Wildcats gained a precious victory over Falcon with 87 – 78 score. The Championship took place at the courts of Al-Nasr Sports Club & Al-Ettihad Private School – Jumeirah, and acquired remarkable support from Anta Sports Equipment Co. / Vid Fit Sports Nutrition / Burjeel Hospital / Al-Ain Water.
Sport360
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sport360
Epic action guaranteed at DOBA 2025 Finals
A thrilling conclusion lies ahead for Dubai Open for Basketball Academies [DOBA] Finals, with anticipation building for a triumphant Term 2's decisive clashes on June 4, 7 and 8. Fans can expect an electric atmosphere and high-intensity action as teams from Under-10s to Under-19s across multiple divisions gear up for the ultimate showdown. More than 420 games featuring boys and girls sides will have been held in front of an expected total attendance of over 42,000 between January and June in a tournament held under the patronage of Dubai Sports Council and UAE Basketball Association, with Sport360X and Sports Mania organising. Underlining the rising popularity of youth basketball in the region, a significant growth in team participation across nearly all divisions has been further bolstered by major local clubs – Al Nasr, Sharjah, Al Hamriya and Shabab Al Ahli – playing a key role in elevating the level of competition. Semi-final matchups alone drew nearly 200 spectators per game, showcasing the community's growing enthusiasm for witnessing basketball's rising starlets. DOBA Finals tips off on Wednesday, June 4 at Etihad Private School Jumeirah with three key Division 1 matchups: JAM vs Champs (U10 Mixed, 5:00pm), Twenty Four White vs Falcons (U14 Boys, 6:30pm), and Twenty Four White vs Falcons Green (U16 Boys, 8:30pm). On Saturday, June 7 at Al Nasr, Division 2 opens the day with Patriots vs JAM (U10 Mixed, 11:30am), followed by Champs vs NBA Clippers (U12 Boys, 1:00pm), then a Division 1 matchup between NBA Sky and JAM Pink (U12 Girls, 2:30pm), before closing with JAM Green vs Mowen (U14 Boys, 4:00pm), another Division 2 showdown. Finals conclude on Sunday, June 8 at Al Nasr with an exciting five-game line-up: Mowen vs Champs (U12 Boys, Division 1, 11:00am), Champs vs NBA Liberty (U14 Girls, Division 1, 12:30pm), NBA Raptors vs JAM Phii (U16 Boys, Division 2, 2:00pm), JAM Pink vs NBA Spark (U16 Girls, Division 1, 4:00pm), and Falcons vs Wildcats (U19 Boys, Division 1, 6:00pm). For full match details, visit the official website. On the digital front, DOBA has seen a massive surge in online presence, achieving more than 2 million in reach across Instagram, Facebook and other platforms. This represented a 103% increase compared to Term 1. We also extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors: Anta, Fade Fit, Burjeel Hospital and Al Ain Water. Their support has been instrumental in enriching the player and fan experience, both on and off the court. With the finals just days away, excitement is at a peak as teams prepare to battle for the championship titles. The energy is high, the stakes even higher – DOBA's courts are ready for a final clash before the summer break.
