OFA signs MoU with MHD to brand OFA Cup as 'Jetour Cup'

Muscat: The Oman Football Association (OFA) and Mohsin Haider Darwish Automotive Company (Jetour Oman) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to sponsor the OFA Cup as 'Jetour Cup' for the 2025–2026 sports season.

The official signing ceremony was held in the presence of senior officials from both sides, with Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud al Busaidy, Chairman of Oman Football Association (OFA) and Mohsin Hani al Bahrani, CEO at Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, signing the agreement.

Under the agreement, MHD will become the official partner of the tournament, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the sports sector and enhancing community presence in the Sultanate of Oman. The partnership will also allow the OFA to expand its commercial and advertising rights linked to the tournament, boosting its local profile and projecting a positive image of Omani football.

The OFA chairman during a tour of the MHD facility.

Both parties confirmed that this initiative comes within their shared vision to develop Omani sports, create an attractive fan environment that increases stadium attendance and provide high-quality tournaments that meet the aspirations of the sports community and support the spread of the game.

The partnership will extend throughout the 2025–26 'Jetour Cup' tournament, with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement, paving the way for continued support for Omani football through long-term strategic partnerships.

JETOUR CUP KICKS OFF TODAY

The 'Jetour Cup' tournament for the 2025–26 season will officially kick off on Saturday with two matches in Group 1. Bahla will face Sur at 17:55 at Nizwa Sports Complex, while Al Nasr will meet Dhofar at 19:10 at Al Saada Sports Complex.

In Group 2, Sunday will witness a strong clash between Saham and Sohar at Sohar Sports Complex at 19:10.

Under the agreement, MHD will become the official partner of the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Oman League Association announced the postponement of three matches: Seeb vs Samayil, Ibri vs Al Rustaq and Al Shabab vs Al Khabourah, due to the large number of players currently engaged in national team training camps abroad in preparation for upcoming competitions. New dates will be scheduled later.

The 2025–26 Jetour Cup features 14 participating clubs divided into two groups. Group 1 includes Al Nasr, Sur, Samayil, Oman Club, Seeb, Bahla and Dhofar, while Group 2 includes Sohar, Al Rustaq, Al Khabourah, Al Nahda, Al Shabab, Ibri and Saham. This distribution ensures a highly competitive atmosphere from the early stages, especially with the teams’ close levels and eagerness to begin strongly on the road to the knockout rounds.

The Jetour Cup is considered one of the key tournaments on the Oman FA calendar, offering clubs an opportunity to test their squads and players. It is regarded as a preparatory competition during the league break, in addition to playing a vital role in boosting fan engagement and expanding interaction with Omani football.