06-05-2025
Seeb clinch OVL title to secure historic treble
Muscat, May 6
Seeb Club clinched the 2024–2025 First Division Volleyball League title after a well-deserved victory over Salam Club, winning three sets to one in the final match held at the Sohar Sports Complex arena on Monday. The match saw a packed crowd of passionate fans from both sides, creating an electric and enthusiastic atmosphere.
The final was held under the patronage of Mohammed al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, and in the presence of Engineer Ibrahim al Muqbali, Chairman of the Oman Volleyball Association, along with several prominent sports figures.
Seeb started the match strongly, opening the scoring early. Salam managed to equalise after a powerful serve from Seeb's professional player Bogdan, which went out of bounds. Seeb maintained the pressure, with Saud al Maamari scoring to regain the lead. However, another serving error by Bogdan allowed Salam to equalise again, adding to the early excitement of the match.
Khamis al Jabri then added a third point for Seeb, but Pakistan's Murad Khan responded with an equaliser for Salam. The back-and-forth scoring continued with Seeb's professional player Artem giving his team the lead again, only for Waleed al Farsi of Salam to level the score at 4-4.
The intense exchanges persisted, with Ahmed al Turabi scoring for Seeb before Salam responded again. Bogdan then scored two consecutive points to give Seeb the upper hand. Gradually, Seeb took control of the first set, widening the gap and eventually sealing it 25–16.
In the second set, Salam mounted a strong comeback led by Bahraini professional Mohammed Yaqoob and teammate Abdullah al Shibli. Their organised team play earned them the set 25–23, leveling the match and raising the intensity of the contest.
The third set was closely contested with long rallies and tactical exchanges. Both teams remained neck and neck, but Seeb ultimately prevailed 25–23 by capitalising on key moments with better focus.
In the fourth set, Salam attempted to push the match to a decisive fifth set, opening the scoring through Ibrahim al Hashemi. However, Seeb quickly regained composure and surged ahead with standout performances by Artem and Saud al Maamari. They secured the set 25–19, sealing the championship title.
BOGDAN BEST PLAYER
With this win, Seeb completed a historic treble for the season adding the league title to their earlier triumphs in the Super Cup against Salam and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Shield after defeating Majees.
During the award ceremony, the Governor of North Al Batinah presented Seeb players with gold medals and handed the league shield to the team captain. Salam received silver medals, while Majees were awarded bronze medals.
During the award ceremony, players who won the individual skill awards were also honoured. Abdullah al Muqbali from Seeb received the Best Libero award, while his teammate Adam al Jalboubi earned the Best Setter award. The Best Player in Position 3 award was shared between Saud al Maamari from Seeb and Khalid Nasser al Muqbali from Salam. The Best Player in Position 4 award was jointly awarded to Hilal al Muqbali from Majees and Adam al Jaradi from Salam. The Best Opposite Spiker in Position 2 award went to Aslon John from Al Bashayer. The individual awards concluded with Seeb's professional player Bogdan being crowned Most Complete Player of the League.
