Oman’s Fifa qualifier squad confirmed by coach Rasheed
Published: 06:05 PM,May 30,2025 | EDITED : 10:05 PM,May 30,2025
Oman’s Fifa qualifier squad confirmed by coach Rasheed
MUSCAT: With just five days remaining before the decisive final rounds of the Fifa World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers, Oman national team head coach Rasheed Jaber announced officially the final 28 man squad that will represent the national team in the remaining two critical fixtures against Jordan on Thursday in Muscat and Palestine on June 10 in Amman city in Jordan.
The finalised list saw inclusion of Tariq al Saadi, the promising forward currently playing for UE Sant Andreu SC in Spain, who impressed during the preparatory friendlies. His selection reflects the coaching staff’s focus on injecting new talent into the squad to strengthen the attacking line. However, the squad did not feature Abdulsalam al Shukaili, the top scorer of the Omantel League this season. Despite his domestic form, the coaching team opted for a lineup they believe fits best within the strategic framework and tactical plans for the upcoming qualifiers.
The announcement of the squad follows Oman’s 1-0 victory over Lebanon in a closed-door friendly match which took place on Wednesday night at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Essam al Subhi scored the lone goal in the 4th minute, showcasing sharp form and helping the Red Warriors maintain momentum following an earlier 4-1 win over Niger.
After a well-deserved one-day rest on Thursday, the national team reported back to the training sessions on Friday night at Seeb Stadium. The coaching staff, led by Rasheed Jaber and his assistant Yaqoob al Sabahi, are expected to intensify preparations in the remaining five days leading up to the pivotal home match against Jordan on Thursday in a game that falls just one day before Eid Al Adha.
This match is seen as a do-or-die fixture for Oman, who currently sit fourth in their group with ten points from eight matches, trailing leaders South Korea by six points. A victory against Jordan could revive the team's qualification hopes and set up a dramatic finale against Palestine. With team harmony building, defensive solidity proven and attacking options sharpened, Red Warriors enter the final stretch with determination and belief, ready to deliver for the nation on football’s biggest stage.
Oman Squad:
Fayez al Rushedi, Abdulmalik al Badri, Ahmed al Rawahi, Khalid al Buraiki, Ahmed al Khamisi, Thani al Rushedi, Majid al Saadi, Ghanim al Habshi, Ali al Busaidy, Ahmed al Kaabi, Mulhem al Sunaidy, Hamed al Habsi, Harib al Saadi, Abdullah Fawaz, Arshad al Alawi, Musab al Shaqsi, Al Mundher al Alawi, Abdulrahman al Mushefri, Salah al Yahyaei, Hatim al Roushdi, Jameel al Yahmadi, Hussain al Shahri, Essam al Subhi, Mohsin al Ghassani, Zaher al Aghbari, Tariq al Saadi, Sultan al Marzooq and Mohammed al Ghafri.
The finalised list saw inclusion of Tariq al Saadi, the promising forward currently playing for UE Sant Andreu SC in Spain, who impressed during the preparatory friendlies. His selection reflects the coaching staff’s focus on injecting new talent into the squad to strengthen the attacking line. However, the squad did not feature Abdulsalam al Shukaili, the top scorer of the Omantel League this season. Despite his domestic form, the coaching team opted for a lineup they believe fits best within the strategic framework and tactical plans for the upcoming qualifiers.
The announcement of the squad follows Oman’s 1-0 victory over Lebanon in a closed-door friendly match which took place on Wednesday night at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Essam al Subhi scored the lone goal in the 4th minute, showcasing sharp form and helping the Red Warriors maintain momentum following an earlier 4-1 win over Niger.
After a well-deserved one-day rest on Thursday, the national team reported back to the training sessions on Friday night at Seeb Stadium. The coaching staff, led by Rasheed Jaber and his assistant Yaqoob al Sabahi, are expected to intensify preparations in the remaining five days leading up to the pivotal home match against Jordan on Thursday in a game that falls just one day before Eid Al Adha.
This match is seen as a do-or-die fixture for Oman, who currently sit fourth in their group with ten points from eight matches, trailing leaders South Korea by six points. A victory against Jordan could revive the team's qualification hopes and set up a dramatic finale against Palestine. With team harmony building, defensive solidity proven and attacking options sharpened, Red Warriors enter the final stretch with determination and belief, ready to deliver for the nation on football’s biggest stage.
Oman Squad:
Fayez al Rushedi, Abdulmalik al Badri, Ahmed al Rawahi, Khalid al Buraiki, Ahmed al Khamisi, Thani al Rushedi, Majid al Saadi, Ghanim al Habshi, Ali al Busaidy, Ahmed al Kaabi, Mulhem al Sunaidy, Hamed al Habsi, Harib al Saadi, Abdullah Fawaz, Arshad al Alawi, Musab al Shaqsi, Al Mundher al Alawi, Abdulrahman al Mushefri, Salah al Yahyaei, Hatim al Roushdi, Jameel al Yahmadi, Hussain al Shahri, Essam al Subhi, Mohsin al Ghassani, Zaher al Aghbari, Tariq al Saadi, Sultan al Marzooq and Mohammed al Ghafri.