Oman national football team
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The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman
. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005. The team is controlled by the Oman Football Association
.
to Belgium
, and Saudi Arabia
, to Qatar
. Former Omani captain, Hani Al-Dhabit was awarded the RSSSF 2001 World Top Scorer, with 22 goals; the most goals scored by a player who won the World Top Scorer award to date, and also being the third Arab
to win the award, as well as being the first Omani
.
The senior team has never qualified for the World Cup, but has qualified for the Asian Cup
in the years 2004 and 2007, and reached the Gulf Cup of Nations
final three times, and won it on its third attempt as hosts.
, usually finishing in 6th or 7th place, even when the cup was held in Oman
. It was about 1998 when the national team began to increase its performance, and in the 2003/2004 Gulf Cups new talent emerged like the familiar names of Imad Al-Hosni
, Ali Al-Habsi, Badr Al-Maimani
, and Khalifa Ayil
which made the team more successful.
In the 2002 Gulf Cup of Nations
held in Saudi Arabia
, Oman had once again finished in an unimpressive 5th place, but under the captaincy of Dhofar F.C.
's Hani Al-Dhabit
, Oman had accomplished something never before done in the history of Oman in the Gulf Cup, defeating 9-time winners, Kuwait
. The match ended 3–1 with captain Hani Al-Dhabit scoring a hat-trick. As well as the three goals on Kuwait, Al-Dhabit netted a goal on Bahrain
, and a consolation goal against a 2–1 Qatar
. At the end of the competition, Hani Al-Dhabit was the only Omani to score any goals, and was awarded the "Top Goal Scorer" of the competition, with a total of 5 goals.
During the 2004 Gulf Cup
in Doha
Oman reached the final for the first time in the team's history, which was eventually lost to Qatar
in a penalty shootout. Imad Al-Hosni was awarded the "Top Goal Scorer" of the competition with a total of 4 goals.
In the 2007 Gulf Cup
, the national team reached the final for a second consecutive time and lost to hosts, U.A.E. 1–0 in Abu Dhabi
. Although losing to the Emirates in the final, Oman had maintained an undefeated record throughout the competition dis-including the final. Once again Ali Al-Habsi had received the "Best Goalkeeper of the Gulf Cup" for the third consecutive time in a row; the most won by a goalkeeper in the 40 years of the Gulf Cup tournament. Oman had tied U.A.E. in goalscoring with 9 goals each after the competition.
Eventually after losing twice in the Gulf Cup final consecutively, Oman
had managed to win the 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations tournament as hosts, while defeating regional giants, Saudi Arabia
in a penalty shootout 5–6. Oman maintained a clean-sheet throughout the whole competition. The competition in Muscat was the first for Hassan Rabia
, and despite this he managed to score 4 goals resulting in him receiving the "Top Goal Scorer" award. Ali Al-Habsi also received the fourth consecutive "Best Goalkeeper Award" expanding his record further.
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have not won many team titles. What they have achieved, though, is qualifying for Asian Cups 2004, and 2007. However, they were eliminated during the first round. Oman received the 2009 Gulf Cup
title in Muscat.
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held the contract for the longest period. Oman has also worn kits provided by Puma
, Umbro
, Lotto
, and current suppliers, Adidas
.
The national team has signed a contract in 2006 with Gulf Air
, the deal which ended abruptly in early 2008 was replaced with a signed sponsorship by Omantel
's Oman Mobile.
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005. The team is controlled by the Oman Football Association
Oman Football Association
The Oman Football Association is the governing body of football in Oman. It was founded in 1978, has been a member of the Asian Football Confederation since 1979 and of FIFA since 1980. Oman Football Association is a relatively young member of the football fraternity...
.
History
Prior to the turn of the 21st century, Oman's senior team have generally finished in last place in all competitions in which competed in. Oman nowadays exports players from EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, to Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
. Former Omani captain, Hani Al-Dhabit was awarded the RSSSF 2001 World Top Scorer, with 22 goals; the most goals scored by a player who won the World Top Scorer award to date, and also being the third Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
to win the award, as well as being the first Omani
Omani
Omani may refer to:* Something of, from, or related to Oman, an Arab coujntry in southwestern Asia** A person from Oman or of Omani descent, collectively referred to as Omanis; see Demographics of Oman and Culture of Oman...
.
The senior team has never qualified for the World Cup, but has qualified for the Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup
The AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA...
in the years 2004 and 2007, and reached the Gulf Cup of Nations
Gulf Cup of Nations
The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition...
final three times, and won it on its third attempt as hosts.
World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
to 19821982 FIFA World CupThe 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
– Did not enter - 19861986 FIFA World CupThe 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
– Withdrew - 19901990 FIFA World CupThe 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
to 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
– Did not qualify
Asian Cup record
- 19561956 AFC Asian CupThe 1956 AFC Asian Cup was the inaugural tournament of the AFC Asian Cup. The final tournament was held in Hong Kong from 1 September to 15 September 1956...
to 19801980 AFC Asian CupThe 1980 AFC Asian Cup was the seventh edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Kuwait between September 15 and 30. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five. Kuwait won their first championship, beating Korea Republic in the final 3-0....
– Did not enter - 19841984 AFC Asian CupThe 1984 AFC Asian Cup was the eighth edition of the Asian Nations Cup, the football championship of Asia . It was hosted by Singapore between December 1 and December 16. The field of ten teams was split into two groups of five...
– Did not qualify - 19881988 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 1988 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar between December 2 and December 18. Saudi Arabia defeated Republic of Korea in the final match in Doha.-Qualification:...
– Did not enter - 19921992 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 1992 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan between October 29 and November 8. The host nation, Japan, defeated the defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final in Hiroshima.-Stadiums:...
to 20002000 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 2000 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.-Qualification:...
– Did not qualify - 20042004 AFC Asian CupThe 2004 AFC Asian Cup football competition is the thirteenth staging of AFC Asian Cup. It was held from July 17 to August 7, 2004 in China. The defending champions Japan defeated China in the final in Beijing....
– Round 1 - 20072007 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
– Round 1 - 20112011 AFC Asian CupThe 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in Qatar on 7–29 January 2011. It was the fifteenth time the tournament has been held, and the second time it has been hosted by Qatar, the other being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup...
– Did not qualify
Gulf Cup of Nations performance
Prior to the new millennium, Oman generally struggled in the Gulf Cup of NationsGulf Cup of Nations
The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition...
, usually finishing in 6th or 7th place, even when the cup was held in Oman
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
. It was about 1998 when the national team began to increase its performance, and in the 2003/2004 Gulf Cups new talent emerged like the familiar names of Imad Al-Hosni
Amad Al Hosni
Amad Ali Suleiman Al Hosni, also spelled "Imad" , is an Omani footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ahli Sports Club.-Career:Al Hosni was signed by Charleroi in September 2009 on free transfer...
, Ali Al-Habsi, Badr Al-Maimani
Badar Al-Maimani
Badar Al-Maimani commonly refer as Badar , born on July 16, 1984 is a Omani footballer who is a striker who currently plays for Muscat Club. He is a member of the Oman national football team. Al-Maimani is a key player in the attack on the national squad, and has been serving since 2003. Badar...
, and Khalifa Ayil
Khalifa Ayil
Khalifa Ayil Salim Al-Naufli , is a Omani footballer who is a midfielder for Al-Raed . He is a member of the Oman national football team.-Career:...
which made the team more successful.
In the 2002 Gulf Cup of Nations
2002 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 15th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Saudi Arabia, in January 2002.The tournament was won by Saudi Arabia for the 2nd timeIraq continued to be banned from the tournament because of its invasion of Kuwait in 1990.-Tournament:...
held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, Oman had once again finished in an unimpressive 5th place, but under the captaincy of Dhofar F.C.
Dhofar (football club)
Dhofar Sports, Cultural, and Social Club " because of their great success, or just plainly as Dhofar) is an Omani sports club, based in Salalah. Their home stadium is Al-Saada Stadium, but also recognize the older Salalah Sports Complex as their home ground...
's Hani Al-Dhabit
Hani Al Dhabit
Hani Al-Dhabit is an Omani football striker currently playing for Dhofar S.C.S.C.. He played for the Oman national football team between 1998 and 2008, and was captain in 2002 and 2003...
, Oman had accomplished something never before done in the history of Oman in the Gulf Cup, defeating 9-time winners, Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
. The match ended 3–1 with captain Hani Al-Dhabit scoring a hat-trick. As well as the three goals on Kuwait, Al-Dhabit netted a goal on Bahrain
Bahrain national football team
The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
, and a consolation goal against a 2–1 Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
. At the end of the competition, Hani Al-Dhabit was the only Omani to score any goals, and was awarded the "Top Goal Scorer" of the competition, with a total of 5 goals.
During the 2004 Gulf Cup
2004 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 17th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Doha, Qatar in 2004. Qatar turned out the victors and Oman came in runners up in a close match that ended in a penalty kick shootout.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------...
in Doha
Doha
Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
Oman reached the final for the first time in the team's history, which was eventually lost to Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
in a penalty shootout. Imad Al-Hosni was awarded the "Top Goal Scorer" of the competition with a total of 4 goals.
In the 2007 Gulf Cup
2007 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007....
, the national team reached the final for a second consecutive time and lost to hosts, U.A.E. 1–0 in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
. Although losing to the Emirates in the final, Oman had maintained an undefeated record throughout the competition dis-including the final. Once again Ali Al-Habsi had received the "Best Goalkeeper of the Gulf Cup" for the third consecutive time in a row; the most won by a goalkeeper in the 40 years of the Gulf Cup tournament. Oman had tied U.A.E. in goalscoring with 9 goals each after the competition.
Eventually after losing twice in the Gulf Cup final consecutively, Oman
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
had managed to win the 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations tournament as hosts, while defeating regional giants, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
in a penalty shootout 5–6. Oman maintained a clean-sheet throughout the whole competition. The competition in Muscat was the first for Hassan Rabia
Hassan Rabia
Hassan Rabia Al-Housni is an Omani football striker. He currently plays for Al-Suwaiq and Oman national football team.In the past year or two, Hassan has played a vital role in the national team as well as with his club...
, and despite this he managed to score 4 goals resulting in him receiving the "Top Goal Scorer" award. Ali Al-Habsi also received the fourth consecutive "Best Goalkeeper Award" expanding his record further.
| Year | Host Country | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 |  Bahrain |
Did not enter |
| 1972 |  Saudi Arabia |
Did not enter |
| 1974 1974 Gulf Cup of Nations The 3rd Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Kuwait, between March 15 to March 29, 1974. All matches were played Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium.The format of the competition was different from 1972, as the finals were expanded from 5 to 6 teams, and therefore there was a new system for the championship,... |
 Kuwait |
6th place |
| 1976 |  Qatar |
7th place |
| 1979 1979 Gulf Cup of Nations The 5th Gulf Cup of Nations 1979 took place from March 23 to April 9 in Baghdad, Capital of Iraq. Originally, this tournament was scheduled in 1978 to take part in Abu Dhabi, but the Emirates withdrew from organizing the tournament. Iraq won the tournament by winning all its games and scoring 23... |
 Iraq |
7th place |
| 1982 |  United Arab Emirates |
6th place |
| 1984 1984 Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations 1984 took place in Muscat capital of Oman, from March 9, to March 28, 1984. Iraq won this tournament after beating Qatar in the decisive match between the two teams. Both Iraq and Qatar had finished with the same count of points at the round robin tournament earlier... |
 Oman |
7th place |
| 1986 | Bahrain |
7th place |
| 1988 | Saudi Arabia |
7th place |
| 1990 1990 Gulf Cup of Nations The 10th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Kuwait, between February 21 to March 9, 1990. All matches were played at Peace & Friendship Stadium.Saudi Arabia withdrew before the tournament, as they considered that the horses in the competition logo were a reference to two animals used by the Kuwaitis... |
Kuwait |
4th place |
| 1992 | Qatar |
6th place |
| 1994 | United Arab Emirates |
6th place |
| 1996 | Oman |
6th place |
| 1998 | Bahrain |
4th place |
| 2002 | Saudi Arabia |
5th place |
| 2003 2003 Gulf Cup of Nations The 16th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Kuwait, between December 26 to January 11, 2003. All matches were played Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium.Yemen made their debut in the Gulf Cup of Nations.- Result :- Matches :----------------------------... |
Kuwait |
4th place |
| 2004 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations The 17th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Doha, Qatar in 2004. Qatar turned out the victors and Oman came in runners up in a close match that ended in a penalty kick shootout.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------... |
Qatar |
2nd place |
| 2007 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007.... |
United Arab Emirates |
2nd place |
| 2009 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
Oman |
1st place |
| 2010 |  Yemen |
Group Stage |
2014 World Cup qualification
- Additional information: 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Third Round2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Third RoundThis page provides the summaries of the AFC Third Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:In this round the fifteen winners from the second round joined the five AFC sides seeded 1–5 in the AFC World Cup rankings...
- Group D
Team 3 3 0 0 8 2 6 9 3 1 1 1 4 2 2 4 3 0 2 1 1 3 2 3 0 1 2 0 6 1
Recent Results
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Upcoming Fixtures
Team awards and achievements
OmanOman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
have not won many team titles. What they have achieved, though, is qualifying for Asian Cups 2004, and 2007. However, they were eliminated during the first round. Oman received the 2009 Gulf Cup
2009 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of...
title in Muscat.
| Year | Award | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations The 17th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Doha, Qatar in 2004. Qatar turned out the victors and Oman came in runners up in a close match that ended in a penalty kick shootout.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------... |
Won second place trophy | 17th Gulf Cup of Nations 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations The 17th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Doha, Qatar in 2004. Qatar turned out the victors and Oman came in runners up in a close match that ended in a penalty kick shootout.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------... |
| 2007 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007.... |
Won second place trophy | 18th Gulf Cup of Nations 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007.... |
| 2009 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
Won first place trophy | 19th Gulf Cup of Nations 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
| 2009 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
Won fair play team award | 19th Gulf Cup of Nations 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
Individual awards
| Year | Player | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 1984 Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations 1984 took place in Muscat capital of Oman, from March 9, to March 28, 1984. Iraq won this tournament after beating Qatar in the decisive match between the two teams. Both Iraq and Qatar had finished with the same count of points at the round robin tournament earlier... |
Ghulam Khamis Ghulam Khamis Ghulam Khamis was an Omani footballer during the 1980s who played for the national team, and Salalah club, Al-Nasr. He died on 10 November 2008, at the age of 44.... |
Best Player of the 1984 Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... . |
| 2001 | Hani Al-Dhabit Hani Al Dhabit Hani Al-Dhabit is an Omani football striker currently playing for Dhofar S.C.S.C.. He played for the Oman national football team between 1998 and 2008, and was captain in 2002 and 2003... |
World's top goal scorer of 2001 |
| 2002 2002 Gulf Cup of Nations The 15th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Saudi Arabia, in January 2002.The tournament was won by Saudi Arabia for the 2nd timeIraq continued to be banned from the tournament because of its invasion of Kuwait in 1990.-Tournament:... |
Hani Al-Dhabit | Top goal scorer of the 15th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
| 2003 2003 Gulf Cup of Nations The 16th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Kuwait, between December 26 to January 11, 2003. All matches were played Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium.Yemen made their debut in the Gulf Cup of Nations.- Result :- Matches :----------------------------... |
Ali Al-Habsi | Best goalkeeper of the 16th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
| 2004 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations The 17th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Doha, Qatar in 2004. Qatar turned out the victors and Oman came in runners up in a close match that ended in a penalty kick shootout.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------... |
Imad Al-Hosni Amad Al Hosni Amad Ali Suleiman Al Hosni, also spelled "Imad" , is an Omani footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ahli Sports Club.-Career:Al Hosni was signed by Charleroi in September 2009 on free transfer... |
Golden Shoe of the 17th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
| 2004 | Ali Al-Habsi | Best Goalkeeper of Norway Norway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... Award |
| 2004 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations The 17th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Doha, Qatar in 2004. Qatar turned out the victors and Oman came in runners up in a close match that ended in a penalty kick shootout.- Group A :------------------------- Group B :----------------... |
Ali Al-Habsi | Best Goalkeeper of the 17th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
| 2007 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007.... |
Ali Al-Habsi | Best Goalkeeper of the 18th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
| 2009 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
Ali Al-Habsi | Best Goalkeeper of the 19th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
| 2009 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of... |
Hassan Rabia Hassan Rabia Hassan Rabia Al-Housni is an Omani football striker. He currently plays for Al-Suwaiq and Oman national football team.In the past year or two, Hassan has played a vital role in the national team as well as with his club... |
Top Scorer of the 19th Gulf Cup Gulf Cup of Nations The Gulf Cup of Nations , also known as Khaleeji followed by the edition of the games , is a football tournament currently held every two years rotating the host city every edition... |
Current squad
The following 23 players started for the match against Australia on November 11, 2011 in Muscat, OmanMuscat, Oman
Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats...
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Former players
- Ghulam KhamisGhulam KhamisGhulam Khamis was an Omani footballer during the 1980s who played for the national team, and Salalah club, Al-Nasr. He died on 10 November 2008, at the age of 44....
- Younis AmaanYounis AmaanYounis Amaan is a former Omani footballer from Salalah, Oman who gained fame during the 1980s. He is notable for being on the national team, as well as playing on Omani giants, Dhofar.Younis Amaan currently coaches second division team, Al-Ittihad in Salalah...
- Mohammed Al-Kathiri
- Hani Al-DhabitHani Al DhabitHani Al-Dhabit is an Omani football striker currently playing for Dhofar S.C.S.C.. He played for the Oman national football team between 1998 and 2008, and was captain in 2002 and 2003...
- Badr JumaaBadar Juma SubaitBadar Juma Subait Al-Alawi, commonly refer as Badar Jumaa is an Omani football goalkeeper currently playing with Dhofar of Oman, and formerly the Oman national football team. Although he has not officially made his retirement from the national team, and being still available for international...
- Hamtoot Jamaan
- Ali NasserAli NasserAli Nasser Saleh is a Yemeni-Qatari footballer who is a defender for Lekhwiya.- Notes :...
- Msellem Al Alawi
- Abdul Ameer Abbas
Former squads
- 2004 Asian Cup Squad
- 2007 Asian Cup Squad
Oman Statistics
As on 16th August, 2011| Played | Win | Draw | Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | 316 | 306 | 302 |
Coaches
| Manager | Years as manager |
|---|---|
 Egypt Mamadoh Mohammed Al-Khafaji |
1974-1976 |
 Kingdom of England George Smith (Manager) |
1979 |
 Tunisia Hamed El-Dhiab |
1980-1982 |
| Tunisia Mansaf El-Meliti |
1982 |
 Brazil Paulo Heiki |
1984 |
| Brazil Antônio Clemente |
1986 |
| Brazil Jorge Vitório |
1986-1988 |
 Germany Karl-Heinz HeddergottKarl-Heinz Heddergott Karl-Heinz Heddergott is a German former professional football manager.-Coaching career:An alumnus of German Sport University Cologne, he was a member of the German Football Association from 1967 to 1980. He also managed 1. FC Köln, Egypt and Oman.-References:... |
1988-1989 |
| Germany Bernd Patzke Bernd Patzke Bernd Patzke is a former German football player.-External links:*... |
1990-1992 |
 Iran Heshmat Mohajerani |
1992-1994 |
| Oman Rashid Jaber Al-Yafi’i |
1995-1996 |
| Egypt Mahmoud El-Gohary Mahmoud El-Gohary Mahmoud El-Gohary is an Egyptian football coach and former player.-Career:El-Gohary is one of the most important figures in the history of Egyptian and African football, and is considered by many as the best Egyptian football coach ever. He was the top scorer of the 1959 edition of the African... |
1996 |
 Slovakia Jozef VenglošJozef Vengloš Dr. Jozef Vengloš is a former Czechoslovak football player and coach. He has a Doctorate in Physical Education, as well as specialising in Psychology... |
1996-1997 |
| Kingdom of England Ian Porterfield |
1997 |
| Iran Homayoun Shahrokhi Homayoun Shahrokhi Homayoun Shahrokhi is an Iranian football coach and former player.He is known mostly for playing for PAS Tehran F.C., he was captain of the team winning the Takht Jamshid Cup twice . Later on he managed PAS Tehran F.C. for several years. He was also manager of Iran national football team for a... |
1997-1998 |
| Brazil Valdeir Vieira Valdeir Vieira Valdeir "Badú" Vieira is a Brazilian football manager who is currently Head Coach of Bahrain Club in the Bahraini Premier League.-Playing career:... |
1998-1999 |
| Brazil Carlos Alberto Torres Carlos Alberto Torres Carlos Alberto Torres is a former Brazilian footballer, one of the most highly regarded defenders of all time. He captained Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup and is a member of the World Team of the 20th Century, as well as the U.S... |
2000-2001 |
 Czech Republic Milan MáčalaMilan Mácala Milan Máčala is a Czech football coach who coached various clubs in the Czech Republic and worldwide.He has previously coached in the area with the national teams of Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, winning the Gulf Cup of Nations with the latter in 1996 and 1998... |
2001 |
| Germany Bernd Stange Bernd Stange Bernd Stange is a German football manager currently managing Belarus.Stange was born in a Sorbian town of Saxony. He started playing at an early age and was called into the East German youth team... |
2001 |
| Oman Rashid Jaber Al-Yafi’i |
2002 |
| Czech Republic Milan Máčala Milan Mácala Milan Máčala is a Czech football coach who coached various clubs in the Czech Republic and worldwide.He has previously coached in the area with the national teams of Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, winning the Gulf Cup of Nations with the latter in 1996 and 1998... |
2003-2005 |
 Independent State of Croatia Srečko JuričićSrecko Juricic Srećko Juričić is a former Croatian football player. He was the manager of the Yemen national football team before being sacked in December 2010.As a player, he was part of NK Rijeka's golden generation which won the Yugoslav Cup in 1978 and 1979.... |
2005-2006 |
| Oman Hamad Al-Azani Hamad Al-Azani Hamad Khalifa Hamed Al-Azani is assistant coach of the Oman national football team. Before he coached and led Al Nahda to the final 8 of the AFC Cup. After the sudden firing of Coach Julio César Ribas due to Oman's performance for World Cup qualification, Hamad Al-Azani was shortly given the... |
2006 (caretaker role) |
| Czech Republic Milan Máčala Milan Mácala Milan Máčala is a Czech football coach who coached various clubs in the Czech Republic and worldwide.He has previously coached in the area with the national teams of Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, winning the Gulf Cup of Nations with the latter in 1996 and 1998... |
2006-2007 |
 Argentina Gabriel CalderónGabriel Calderón Gabriel Humberto Calderón is a former Argentine football midfielder.Calderón played in several teams including Argentine Racing Club de Avellaneda and Club Atlético Independiente, Spanish Real Betis and French Paris Saint-Germain... |
2007-2008 |
 Uruguay Julio César RibasJulio César Ribas Julio César Ribas is a Uruguayan association football manager and former footballer.-Career as manager:Ribas was appointed the manager of Primera Division Uruguaya side Peñarol in January 2009.... |
2008 |
| Oman Hamad Al-Azani Hamad Al-Azani Hamad Khalifa Hamed Al-Azani is assistant coach of the Oman national football team. Before he coached and led Al Nahda to the final 8 of the AFC Cup. After the sudden firing of Coach Julio César Ribas due to Oman's performance for World Cup qualification, Hamad Al-Azani was shortly given the... |
2008 (caretaker role) |
 Early Modern France Claude Le RoyClaude Le Roy Claude Le Roy is a French football manager and former player, who gained prominence at international level as coach to the Senegal and Ghana national teams... |
2008-2010 |
| Oman Hamad Al-Azani Hamad Al-Azani Hamad Khalifa Hamed Al-Azani is assistant coach of the Oman national football team. Before he coached and led Al Nahda to the final 8 of the AFC Cup. After the sudden firing of Coach Julio César Ribas due to Oman's performance for World Cup qualification, Hamad Al-Azani was shortly given the... |
Jan 2010 (in charge of friendlies during Le Roy absence) |
| Early Modern France Paul Le Guen Paul Le Guen Paul Le Guen is a French football manager and former player. He was recently confirmed as new manager of the Oman national football team.Le Guen had a successful managerial career in France, most notably leading Olympique Lyonnais to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles. He has also managed Stade... |
June 2011- |
Kits and sponsorships
Over the years Oman has had multiple kit providers, of which Grand SportGrand Sport Group
Grand Sport is a Thai sports equipment company established in 1961 as a retailer in sportswear and sporting goods, is one of the leading brand name in Thailand.-Sponsorships:...
held the contract for the longest period. Oman has also worn kits provided by Puma
PUMA AG
Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two...
, Umbro
Umbro
Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment...
, Lotto
Lotto Sport Italia
Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sports apparel manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.-History:Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut...
, and current suppliers, Adidas
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
.
The national team has signed a contract in 2006 with Gulf Air
Gulf Air
Gulf Air is the principal flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Headquartered in Muharraq, adjacent to Bahrain International Airport, the airline operates scheduled services to 45 destinations in 28 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. Its main base is Bahrain International Airport...
, the deal which ended abruptly in early 2008 was replaced with a signed sponsorship by Omantel
Omantel
Oman Telecommunications Company is the first telecommunications company in Oman and is the primary provider of internet services in the country. Omantel acquired a 65% share in WorldCall Pakistan in April 2008. The government of Oman owns a 70% share in Omantel.- Oman Mobile :Oman Mobile is a...
's Oman Mobile.
| Period | Kit Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
| 1996 | Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
| −1998 | Grand Sport Grand Sport Group Grand Sport is a Thai sports equipment company established in 1961 as a retailer in sportswear and sporting goods, is one of the leading brand name in Thailand.-Sponsorships:... |
| 1998–2005 | Grand Sport Grand Sport Group Grand Sport is a Thai sports equipment company established in 1961 as a retailer in sportswear and sporting goods, is one of the leading brand name in Thailand.-Sponsorships:... |
| 2005 | Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
| 2005–2008 | Lotto Lotto Sport Italia Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sports apparel manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.-History:Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut... |
| 2008– | Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |