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Countdown begins for Football Fan Festival

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Muscat: The ‘Oman World Cup Programme’ announced the details of the Football Fan Festival, which will take place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) from November 18.


Speaking to the media at a briefing on Sunday, the Fan Zone will be able to cater to 4,000 guests at a given point of time, offering contests, activities, competitions, food stalls and live broadcasts of all 64 matches.


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Meanwhile, Oman Air said that ticket fares for shuttle flights will be RO49 for both residents with a free date change facility available as per conditions.


An area of more than 9,000 square metres at OCEC gardens will be dedicated to the Football Fan Festival, which will feature a specially constructed fan village catering to all ages.


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The ‘Food Zone’ will have 12 dedicated F&B outlets and some of them will be changed regularly, ensuring that returning visitors always have something new to try.


Two ‘Activity Zones’, each with a dedicated five-a-side football pitch.


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These two zones will feature over 22 interactive football-themed mini-games and activities for families and people of all ages to enjoy. Some highlights include:


The final zone will be the ‘Football Theatre’ where all 64 matches of the World Cup will be broadcasted live, in partnership with beIN Sports.


The matches will be shown on three large screens with grandstand seating as well as at other viewing areas around the fan festival area. Moreover, each of the festival screens can stream a different match independently of the others.


There will be several contests and incentives organised before and during the festival, both on-site and online. The first is a Football Fan Festival E-World Cup, an online e-sports contest that will kick off on November 20.


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The Football Fan Festival will welcome well-known musical stars, comedians, dancers, and performers. The programme will change every day and it is recommended to follow the festival’s website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information on programmes scheduled for each respective match day.


The Football Fan Festival has appointed Oman’s football icon Ali al Habsi as the official brand ambassador alongside favourite sports personalities Khalil al Balushi, Fatma al Nabhani and Mohammed al Noufali. They will all join the Festival’s promotional activities and on-site activities.


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