MUSCAT: As part of their preparations for a critical continental showdown, Seeb Club, reinforced its squad ahead of the 2025/2026 AFC Champions League Two qualifiers. The Omantel League defending champions are set to face Sporting Clube de Goa (SCG) of India on August 13, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The winner will progress to the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two, while the losing side will participate in the AFC Challenge League.
In a strategic move to bolster their squad, the Sultanate of Oman’s football powerhouse announced a set of key signings and contract renewals aimed at maintaining team strength and continuity. Marwan bin Tuaib al Siyabi returned to the club after a season with Al Nasr. The club also secured a one-year contract with Oman national team midfielder Abdullah Fawaz, adding depth and international experience to the squad. Additionally, Musab al Shaqsi, the talented striker from Bahla Club signed with Seeb for the upcoming season. In a show of trust in their seasoned core, the club renewed contracts with several key experienced players including Mohammed al Musallami, Ali al Busaidy, Tamim al Balushi, Ahmed al Rawahi, Zaher al Aghbari, and Motasim al Wahaibi.
These moves will reflect Seeb’s ambitions not only on the domestic stage but also in continental competitions as the club will aim to make a strong impact in its AFC campaign following their quarterfinal finish in the 2024/2025 AFC Challenge League where they bowed out to Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC. Seeb club had achieved a historic and biggest moments in the Sultanate of Oman's sports history as they won 2022 AFC Cup following their win against Kuala Lumpur City 3-0.
The squad reinforcements come on the heels of an exceptional 2024–2025 domestic season. Seeb’s senior football team captured both the Omantel League title and the prestigious OFA Cup, cementing their position as a dominant force in Omani football. The club recently hosted an honorary event recognising all its athletes and teams for their outstanding performances during the season.
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