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Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
OFA setes outstanding players at Omantel League 2024-2025 season's finale
Muscat: Oman Football Association (OFA) on Thursday marked the conclusion of Omantel League 2024-2025 sports season's finale. The ceremony, held under the auspices of OFA Chairman Salim Said Al Wahaibi, took place in the Wilayat of A'Seeb The ceremony included a visual presentation about Omantel League's most prominent events, the season's statistics, the announcement of winners of the 'Best' awards during the 2024-2025 Omantel League season, as well as the candidates for the "Star of the Season Award".
Observer
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
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.
Observer
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Seeb clinch Omantel League title, Sur relegated
Seeb Club was crowned champions of the Omantel League for the 2023–2024 season after a 1 0 victory over Al Rustaq, in a match held at the Al Rustaq Sports Complex as part of the 21st round of the competition. Seeb entered the match seeking the three points to seal the title, while Al Rustaq aimed to escape relegation. The match started cautiously, with the first notable chance being a shot from Musab al Maamari that went over the crossbar. Seeb responded with efforts from Arshad al Alawi and Zaher al Aghbari. In the 35th minute, Haroun Kamara opened the scoring with a header from a corner kick. Just before halftime, Al Rustaq goalkeeper Islam al Hinai received a red card for handling the ball outside his area, forcing his team to play the rest of the match with ten men. In the second half, Al Rustaq tried to equalise despite being a man down, but Seeb's solid defense prevented any breakthrough. Both goalkeepers made several crucial saves, and Seeb nearly added a second goal. However, the match ended 1-0, securing Seeb the league title before the final round, while Al Rustaq remained in a precarious position. Al KHABOURAH DEFEAT Al NASR Al Khabourah defeated Al Nasr 2-1 in a match played at Al Saada Sports Complex as part of the First Division League. The first half saw Al Khabourah dominate possession without creating major threats, with highlights including a header by Rashid al Hosni and a shot from Ahmed al Riyami. The half ended goalless. In the second half, Amir Alaa scored for Al Khabourah in the 67th minute, followed by a second goal from Zakaria al Qartoubi two minutes later. Al Nasr managed to reduce the deficit with a penalty converted by Marwan Taib in the 81st minute, but their attempts to equalise were unsuccessful. With this win, Al Khabourah raised their tally to 28 points, climbing to fifth place, while Al Nasr stayed at 27 points and slipped to sixth. SAHAM BEAT SOHAR Saham earned a well deserved 2-0 win over Sohar in a match held on Saturday at Sohar Sports Complex. Saham opened the scoring early in the 5th minute through a penalty taken by Baba Tunde, awarded after a mistake by goalkeeper Faiz al Rushaidi, who mispassed the ball to a defender. Marwan al Ghafri added the second goal in the 48th minute with a corner kick that found the net. Saham dominated the game and posed multiple threats to Sohar's goal but couldn't extend the lead further. The match ended 2-0. With this victory, Saham climbed to seventh place with 26 points, while Sohar remained in 10th place with 21 points, just one point ahead of Ibri, the first team in the relegation zone. SUR RELEGATED AFTER 3-3 DRAW WITH AL SHABAB Sur officially relegated to the First Division League after a 3-3 draw with Al Shabab in a match held at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. Al Shabab's goals came from Mohammed al Ghafri, who scored a hat-trick, while Sur's goals were scored by Mana Sbeit, Mohammed al Najashi, and Abdullah al Mashaikhi. With this draw, Sur reached 18 points but remained at the bottom of the table and was officially relegated before the final round. They needed a win and favorable results from other matches to avoid the drop. AL NAHDA & BAHLA GOALLESS DRAW Al Nahda and Bahla played to a goalless draw in their match at Seeb Sports Stadium. With this result, Al Nahda reached 44 points and secured second place in the league standings before the final round. Bahla, with 39 points, confirmed its position in third place.
Times of Oman
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Seeb crowned champions
MUSCAT: Seeb Club sealed their dominance in the 2024–25 Omantel Professional League (OPL) by clinching the title with a match to spare, following a gritty 1-0 victory over 10-man Al Rustaq on Saturday night at the Al Rustaq Sports Complex. Coached by Serbia's Nikola Djurovic, the win handed Seeb their fourth top-flight domestic crown and confirmed their status as Oman's premier football force this season. The decisive moment for Seeb came in the 35th minute when Liberian striker Abu Kamara rose highest to head home from a corner, sealing all three points for the Muscat-based club. Al Rustaq's hopes were dented further when goalkeeper Islam Al Hinai was sent off just before halftime. Despite a spirited effort with ten men, Rustaq could not find an equaliser. The victory pushed Seeb six points clear of nearest rivals Al Nahda with just one round remaining, rendering the final day of action academic in the title race. Seeb will now host Al Nasr at the Seeb Sports Stadium on May 8 in what promises to be a celebratory home fixture capped with the official title presentation in front of their fans. A season of character and class Seeb's championship campaign was defined by consistency and resilience. The Yellow and Green Brigade racked up 16 wins from 21 matches, with just three defeats and two draws. Two of those losses came in back-to-back games last month against Sohar and Oman Club, raising alarm bells among their supporters. However, the team bounced back in emphatic fashion to retain the title. The league triumph was especially sweet for Seeb after the heartbreak of losing the His Majesty's Cup final to Al Shabab in February. That setback became a rallying point, with the team regrouping to mount an unshakable title charge. Saturday's triumph marks Seeb's fourth Omantel League title, adding to previous wins in 2019–20, 2021–22, and 2023–24. With four crowns, Seeb are now on par with Al Nahda, Al Arouba, and Al Suwaiq in terms of title count, still trailing traditional powerhouses Dhofar (12 titles) and Fanja (9). Battle for top-four While Seeb and Al Nahda (44 points) have locked up first and second place respectively, Oman Club (39) are secure in third. The battle for the fourth spot remains fierce between Al Shabab and Al Khabourah (28 points each), Al Nasr (27), Saham (26), and Bahla (25). At the other end of the table, Sur's 3-3 draw against Al Shabab sealed their relegation on Saturday, as they sit bottom with 18 points and no mathematical route to safety. Elsewhere on Saturday, Al Khabourah defeated Al Nasr 2-1. Amir Alaa and Zakaria Al Qartubi struck in quick succession in the second half to secure a vital win for Al Khabourah. Marwan Taib pulled one back from the spot, but Al Nasr's search for an equaliser fell short. Also, goals from Baba Tunde (penalty) and Marwan Al Ghafri gave Saham a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Sohar. And in a thriller that sealed their fate, Sur failed to hold on to a lead despite goals from Mana Sbeit, Mohammed Al Najashi, and Abdullah Al Mashaikhi. A hat-trick from Al Shabab's Mohammed Al Ghafri denied Sur the win, ensuring their relegation. A goalless draw ensured Al Nahda's second-place finish and kept Bahla in contention for a top-five finish.
Observer
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman stun Seeb to delay title party
Muscat: Oman Club clinched a thrilling 2-1 win over Seeb in the Round 20 of Omantel League at Seeb Stadium on Monday. The game began with a balanced exchange of possession without real danger, with a slight advantage for Seeb, who were forced into an early substitution due to an injury to Hassan al Ajmi, replaced by Amjad al Harthy. Against the run of play, Oman took the lead in the 22nd minute through Spanish player Daniel Itur. Seeb came close to equalising before the end of the first half, but Abdulrahman al Mushaifri's shot went over the crossbar. In the second half, Seeb continued to press and managed to equalise in the 66th minute through Arshad al Alawi, who capitalised on a moment of confusion in the penalty area. As both sides shared control in the latter stages, Oman struck on a last-minute counterattack, with Yazid al Rawahi netting the decisive goal. With this result, Oman Club spoiled Seeb's chance to secure the league title early, as Seeb needed just one point to officially clinch the championship. Oman raised their tally to 38 points, solidifying their position in third place, while Seeb remained at 48 points. The gap between Seeb and second-placed Al Nahda is now just four points, intensifying the title race in the upcoming rounds. Al Shabab and Saham players fight for the ball. SUR OVERCOME IBRI Sur defeated Ibri 2-1 at Sur Sports Complex. The home side started strongly, imposing their style early and earning a penalty that was converted by Mohammed al Najashi in the 15th minute. Sur maintained their attacking pressure and doubled the lead early in the second half when Mohammed al Muhaijri scored in the 46th minute, capitalising on a cross from Aysar al Alawi. Ibri attempted a comeback and reduced the deficit in the 60th minute with a successful penalty taken by their foreign player, Fiston Abdul. Both teams continued to trade attacks, with Sur's Al Najashi missing a clear scoring opportunity, and Ibri almost equalising in the 83rd minute, only for Ayman Ibrahim to waste a one-on-one chance by hitting the post. Despite Ibri's dominance in the closing minutes, Sur held onto their lead until the final whistle to secure a valuable win. This victory lifted Sur to 20 points, clinging to their last hope of avoiding relegation, although they remain 12th in the standings, behind Ibri on goal difference. Sur must win their final two matches to stay in the top division; dropping any points will result in relegation to the First Division. AL SHABAB, SAHAM SHARE SPOILS The match between Al Shabab and Saham ended in a 2-2 draw at Sohar Sports Complex. Saham opened the scoring in the 27th minute through Bassam al Saadi, holding the lead until half-time. In the 65th minute, Mohammed al Ghafri equalised for Al Shabab, and substitute Yousef al Ghafri put them ahead in the 79th minute. However, Saham snatched a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time with a second goal by Bassam al Saadi in the 97th minute. The game was of average technical level, with both teams displaying evenly matched performances and missing several scoring chances. With this result, Saham raised their total to 25 points, moving up to seventh place, while Al Shabab increased their tally to 27 points, reclaiming fourth place on goal difference over Al Nasr.
