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Oman National Football Team Faces Morocco in Arab Cup Tomorrow Doha, 4 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Oman national football team will play an important match tomorrow, Friday, against the Moroccan national team as part of the second round of Group B in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 tournament, held in the Qatari capital, Doha, at 6:30 PM Oman time. The match holds great importance for Oman’s team to achieve a positive result that restores its balance after the loss in the first round against Saudi Arabia and enhances its chance of qualifying for the next round of the ...

Morocco Defeats Comoros 3-1 in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar Doha, 2 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Moroccan national team began its campaign in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 with a 3-1 victory over Comoros, in the match held at Khalifa International Stadium today in the first round of Group B, which also includes Saudi Arabia and Oman. Morocco’s goals were scored by Soufiane Bouftini in the 5th minute, Tarik Tissoudali in the 11th minute, and Karim El Berkaoui in the 45+4 minute, while Comoros’ goal came when Moroccan player Mohamed Boulaksout accidentally scored an own goal in the 56th minute. With this ...

Iraq Coach Eyes Perfect Kickstart, Bahrain Coach Admits Tomorrow's Tough Clash in FIFA Arab Cup QatarDoha, 2 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Head coach of the Iraq football team, Australian Graham Arnold, affirmed that the team is orchestrating an ideal kickstart to its campaign in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, as it faces Bahrain tomorrow (Wednesday) at Stadium 974 within Group D. In the pre-match press conference, he noted that the championship constitutes a pivotal opportunity for the Iraqi footballers to showcase all capabilities before entering the intercontinental playoff enjoined for qualification ...

Reigning Champions Algeria to Face Sudan Tomorrow in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar Doha, 2 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Reigning champion of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Algeria will kick off their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 campaign tomorrow (Wednesday) against Sudan at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in the first round of Group D matches. The match is considered one of the toughest in the group, which is also comprised of Bahrain and Iraq. Both Sudan and Algeria will aim to start their tournament campaigns with a valuable three points to boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. Reigning champions Algeria aim ...

Mbappe Penalty Spares Madrid Blushes in Girona Draw Madrid, 1 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- A second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Real Madrid away to Girona, but the result represents a missed opportunity as they failed to capitalize on a chance to reclaim the summit of the Spanish La Liga. The French superstar coolly converted from the spot in the 67th minute, firing low past goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga after Vinicius Jr. was brought down in the area by defender Hugo Rincon. The goal was Mbappe's 23rd in 19 appearances this season, continuing his prolific form ...

FIFA Arab Cup 2025 to Kick off Tomorrow with Oman National Team's ParticipationDoha, 30 Nov 2025 (ONA) — The 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will kick off tomorrow, Monday, in the Qatari capital, Doha, and will continue until the 18th of next December, with the participation of Oman national football team.The opening ceremony will be held at Al Bayt Stadium, followed by the tournament's opening match, which will pit the host Qatari national team against its Palestinian counterpart as part of Group One, which also includes the Tunisian and Syrian national teams, who will meet on the ...

Results of His Majesty’s Cup for Youth to be Unveiled MondayMuscat, 30 Nov 2025 (ONA) — At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, will preside tomorrow ‘Monday’ over the ceremony for announcing the results of His Majesty the Sultan's Cup for Youth competition for the 2023-2024 sports season. Fifty clubs participated in the competition.The competition aims to encourage clubs to adopt quality standards, governance, and best practices in planning, organization, and management. It also seeks to encourage clubs ...

Oman Sail Performance Team delivers strong ILCA and 29er Results in Malaysia Muscat, 24 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- Oman Sail’s Performance Team successfully competed in the 39th MSA–NSC–MILO National Open Championship 2025, a major multi-class ranking regatta in Langkawi, Malaysia that attracted strong national and international fleets. The championship comprised 12 races in both the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 and 29er classes, challenging the sailors with a variety of wind and sea conditions. Overall, the team achieved a solid performance, gaining valuable ...

Bellingham's Late Heroics Salvage Point for Real Madrid in Elche Thriller Madrid, 24 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- Los Blancos reclaim top spot in the Spanish La Liga after a dramatic 2-2 draw, powered by the England midfielder's goal and assist. A late strike from Jude Bellingham earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 2-2 draw against a resilient Elche side, a result that was enough to propel Xabi Alonso's team back to the summit of La Liga. In a pulsating encounter at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, Madrid twice came from behind, with Bellingham at the heart of both ...

Runner Fataik Abdulghafoor Bait Ja'aboob Wins Bronze Medal in High Jump Competition Riyadh, 19 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Runner Fataik bin Abdulghafoor Bait Ja'aboob won the Bronze Medal in the High Jump competition, adding a new medal to the Omani participation tally at the Sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. Ja'aboob's coronation followed strong competitions involving a number of athletes from Asian and Islamic teams. The national team athlete managed to achieve successful attempts, enabling him to secure the third place, continuing the ascending performance level he has ...

Oman Participates in Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh Muscat, 2 Nov (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), will participate in the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, which will be held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, during 7-21 November 2025. Oman will compete in eight sports: weightlifting, aquatic sports, esports, karate, taekwondo, athletics, para-athletics, and fencing. This participation stems from the Committee's commitment to supporting the objectives of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association and enhancing ...

At HM’s Behest, SQU Vice Chancellor to Patronize HM Hockey Cup Final on 10 NovemberMuscat, 2 Nov (ONA) — At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Dr. Fahad bin Al Julanada Al Said, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), will patronize the final of the 55th edition of His Majesty the Sultan's Hockey Cup 2025. The event will take place on Monday, 10 November at Oman Hockey Stadium in Al-Amerat, starting at 7:00 PM.The final rounds of the tournament commence this evening with the participation of 8 clubs: Ahli Sidab, A’Seeb, Al-Amerat, Salalah, Qurayat, ...

Oman Bodybuilding, Physique Team Claims Second Place at West Asia Championship in BahrainManama, 2 Nov (ONA) — Oman national bodybuilding and physique team secured second place at the Sixth West Asia Bodybuilding and Physique Championship, being held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 31 October to 2 November. The team achieved a total of 286 points and collected 24 medals of various types.The UAE team claimed first place with 317 points, while Bahrain came in third, followed by Syria in fourth and Saudi Arabia in fifth.Oman's athletes successfully won 8 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 6 ...

Salah Joins Legends as Liverpool Rekindle Anfield Spirit for Crucial Stretch Liverpool, 2 Nov (ONA) --- Mohamed Salah etched his name further into Liverpool folklore, scoring his 250th goal for the club to inspire a vital 2-0 victory over Aston Villa and re-energize Anfield ahead of a season-defining week. The Egyptian king capitalized on a catastrophic error by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez just before halftime, tapping into an empty net to become only the third player in Liverpool history to reach the landmark, alongside Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt ...

Mbappe Masterclass Fuels Real Madrid Rout as La Liga Lead Extends to Seven Points Madrid, 2 Nov (ONA) --- A scintillating performance from Kylian Mbappe propelled Real Madrid to a commanding 4-0 victory over Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu, solidifying their grip on the Spanish La Liga summit with a now seven-point lead. The French superstar, fresh from collecting his European Golden Boot award, was in devastating form, netting a first-half brace to take his goal tally to an astonishing 13 for club. Mbappe broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 19th minute ...

Thai Sailor Sorawit Naksuk Crowned Overall Champion at 2025 Asian & Oceanian Optimist Championship in OmanAl Musnaah, 31 Oct (ONA) —- Under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, the 2025 Asian & Oceanian Optimist Championship concluded in the Wilayat of Al Musnaah this evening. Hosted by the Sultanate of Oman in the South Al Batinah Governorate, the prestigious regatta featured 162 sailors representing 25 nations.The closing ceremony honored winners and participating teams across nine competitive categories. It was also announced that the Democratic ...

Oman E-Sports Team Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Youth Games' Rocket League Competitions Manama, 30 Oct (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman's e-sports team won bronze medal in Rocket League competitions held as part of the 3rd Asian Youth Games being held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 22 to 31 October 2025. The Omani team cruised to third place after a 3-0 victory over Bahrain team, following its 0-3 loss to the Saudi team in the semi-final round. The Omani team succeeded in reaching semi-finals after three 0-2 victories over the teams of Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan ...

Omani Sailors Shine in Final Qualifying Races of Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship Al Mussanah, 30 Oct (ONA) ---The Omani sailors delivered strong performances on the third day of the 2025 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship, organized by Oman Sail in collaboration with Oman Maritime Sports Committee and the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA). The qualifying rounds concluded with the announcement of the final fleet divisions — Gold, Silver, and Bronze — who will compete in the decisive stages today to determine the overall ...

World Cup Qualifiers for Horseback Archery Commence in Barka Barka, 29 Oct (ONA) --- Saudi athletes demonstrated exceptional prowess by capturing all four top positions during the inaugural day of the World Cup Horseback Archery Qualifiers, currently underway at Al Rahba Farm in the Wilayat of Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate. The three-day qualification event commenced with intense competition along the Kassai discipline track. Saudi equestrian Hisham bin Ali Al Tamtami claimed the gold medal and championship lead with an impressive score of 166.78 points. His ...

Fermin Lopez Fires Hat-Trick as Barcelona Demolish Olympiakos Ahead of El Clásico Barcelona, 22 Oct (ONA) --- Barcelona delivered a commanding statement of intent ahead of next week's El Clásico, thrashing Greek champions Olympiakos 6-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in a UEFA Champions League group stage match. The match turned decisively in the 57th minute when Olympiakos midfielder Santiago Hezze was controversially sent off, receiving a second yellow card for a challenge on Marc Casado. Despite video replays suggesting minimal contact, the dismissal left the ...

Fifth Jockey from Royal Cavalry Team Qualifies for 2026 World Endurance CupParis, 20 Oct (ONA) — The fifth Jockey from the Royal Cavalry team, Ahmed Salim Al Hamdani, riding the horse "Jaz," has qualified for the 2026 World Endurance Cup. The championship will be held in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.This follows his successful completion of the French "Combin" race, organized by the International Equestrian Federation over a distance of 160 km, which saw the participation of 50 male and female riders from various countries around the world.— Ends/AH ...

Omani School Sports Federation Launches Student Athlete Development CentersMuscat, 20 Oct (ONA) — The Omani School Sports Federation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, today launched the "Student Athlete Development Centers" in schools across the Sultanate of Oman. The centers will focus on basketball, handball, athletics and hockey.The ceremony was held under the patronage of Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth.The centers are geographically distributed across educational governorates as ...

Trossard Fires Arsenal Clear at EPL Top London, 19 Oct (ONA) --- A second-half strike from Leandro Trossard secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Arsenal over a resilient Fulham, sending the Gunners three points clear at the top of the English Premier League (EPL). In a match where the Gunners were forced to grind out a result, the breakthrough arrived in the 58th minute. Rising high to meet Bukayo Saka's corner, defender Gabriel Magalhães flicked the ball across goal, where an unmarked Trossard was perfectly positioned to volley home from close range. Manager ...

Kane's Landmark Header Seals Bayern Victory in Der Klassiker Munich, 19 Oct (ONA) --- Harry Kane celebrated a monumental personal milestone, scoring his 400th club career goal, to guide Bayern Munich to a 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund and maintain their perfect start to the Bundesliga season. The England captain broke the deadlock in the first half of Der Klassiker, rising highest to meet a Joshua Kimmich corner and power a header into the net. The 22nd-minute strike marked his 12th goal in just his 11th Bundesliga appearance for the club. Bayern ...

Araujo's Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner Propels Barcelona to League Top Barcelona, 19 Oct (ONA)--- Ronald Araujo emerged as an unlikely hero, scoring a sensational 92nd-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory for Barcelona over a resilient Girona and send his side to the top of the Spanish La Liga table. In a dramatic finale at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, the Uruguayan centre-back, who had been introduced as a makeshift striker for the final eight minutes, arrived at the back post to convert Frenkie de Jong's driven cross. The goal sparked scenes of delirium, ending ...

Oman National Cricket Team Qualifies for World CupMuscat, 19 Oct (ONA) — Oman national cricket team has secured its place in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup finals, to be held in India and Sri Lanka next February and March. The qualification follows a strong performance in the Asian and East Asia-Pacific qualifiers hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Oman Cricket Academy in the Wilayat of Al Amarat.This marks the team's fourth World Cup qualification and the second consecutive one, following their recent participation in the 2024 World Cup held in the United States. The team made its ...

Oman National Team Set for Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier Against Qatar Doha, 7 Oct (ONA) --- Oman national football team will take on Qatar in a critical Asian playoff qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow (Wednesday). The showdown will kick off at 7:00 pm (Oman time) at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Sadd Club. This match carries significant weight for the Omani squad, who seek a vital victory to strengthen their qualification prospects ahead of their decisive encounter against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at 9:15 ...

Flick's Barcelona Stumbles into Break After Sevilla Humiliation Barcelona, 6 Oct (ONA) --- The international break has arrived not as a respite, but as a mercy ruling for a reeling FC Barcelona. A week that began with Champions League disappointment culminated in a crushing 4-1 defeat at Sevilla, exposing the cracks in Hansi Flick’s project and sending the club into a state of introspection. The signs of trouble were omnipresent. The sweltering Seville heat, pushing 33 degrees Celsius (91° Fahrenheit), seemed to sap the life from a Barcelona side already missing the ...

Oman’s Final Squad Unveiled Ahead of World Cup Qualifying Play-offs Muscat, 2 Oct (ONA) — The technical staff of Oman football team, led by Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, today announced the final squad for the internal training camp in Muscat, scheduled during 2-11 October. This is in preparation for the Asian play-off matches qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The team will begin its play-off journey in Group 1 with a match against Qatar, the group's host, on Wednesday 8 October at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al ...

Oman Sail Adds Hansa 303 Fleet to Groundbreaking SailFree Programme Muscat, 1 Oct (ONA) --- Oman Sail has added a fleet of 12 Hansa 303 boats to the SailFree Programme, run in collaboration with bp Oman. The announcement ceremony was made at Oman Sail HQ under the auspices of Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, and Chairman of OMRAN Group. The Hansa 303 is an easy-to-handle sailing dinghy, designed for both single and double-handed use. It is widely used in para sailing programmes and sailing schools worldwide and will ...