MUSCAT, OCT 22
The Oman national U-20 football team continues its intensive preparation programme within its ongoing internal training camp in Muscat Governorate, which began on October 19 and will run until October 29. The camp is supervised by the technical staff led by national coach Hamad al Azzani and his assistants, as part of a comprehensive plan to prepare the team for upcoming regional competitions, most notably the West Asian U19 Championship, for which the organising committee has yet to confirm the date and venue.
The young Reds will play their first friendly match against the Iraqi national youth team next Saturday at 6:15 pm at Seeb Sports Stadium, and will face Iraq again in a second friendly at the same venue and time next Tuesday.
These two friendlies aim to assess the players’ physical and technical levels, test tactical formations, and give as many players as possible the opportunity to participate and gain match experience.
Over the past few days, the team has conducted several training sessions at Seeb Sports Stadium, during which the coaching staff, led by Al Azzani, evaluated players’ fitness and skill levels while applying tactical drills and playing patterns.
The current 26-player squad for the camp includes Moamin al Sooli (Al Wahda Club – UAE), Haitham Bait Khuraif (Dhofar Club), Husam al Naabi, Ahmed al Omrani, Ahmed al Rawahi, Al Hassan al Qasmi, Fahad al Mashaykhi, Ibrahim al Shamsi, and Ziyad al Furaji (Al Amerat Club); Khalid al Qutaiti (Al Khabourah Club); Fahad Bait Rabee, Mohammed Amer Jaid, and Hazzah Bait Salim (Al Nasr Club); Ziyad Swailem (Taqah Club); Hassan al Hinai (Bahla Club); Yousef al Farsi (Saham Club); Wubran al Saadi, Al Waleed al Buraidi, and Tamim al Buraiki (Al Suwaiq Club); Anas al Sabqi (Dima W'attayeen Club); Basil Mubarak (Fanja Club); Ali al Alawi and Sulaiman al Kharousi (Al Seeb Club); Abdulaziz al Manwari (Al Musannah Club); Said al Amri (Salalah Club); and Firas Awlad Thani (Bausher Club).
Both friendly matches are expected to feature a large rotation of players from the starting and reserve line ups, allowing everyone to gain match rhythm and international exposure. The Iraqi team is regarded as one of the strongest sides in the region, boasting a group of highly skilled talents.
A strong sense of motivation prevails in the camp, with players showing great commitment to the technical staff’s instructions. The Oman Football Association continues to provide full administrative and logistical support to ensure the success of the current preparation phase, paving the way for the youth team to enter its upcoming competitions with confidence and ambition to achieve positive results that reflect the ongoing development of Omani football at the youth level.
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