Oman await qualification decision after beating Kuwait 3-1
Oman are waiting for the decision of the Gulf Cup 27 organising committee to determine their qualification status after finishing level with Iraq on points following a dramatic 3-1 comeback win over...
Oman’s Gulf Cup performance evokes mixed reactions
JEDDAH: The performance of the Oman national football team at Gulf Cup 27 in Jeddah has generated a range of views among former internationals, football analysts and supporters. With discussions...
Al Busaidi praises media support for Oman football
JEDDAH: Oman Football Association (OFA) Chairman Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud al Busaidi has underlined the importance of a genuine partnership between the association and the media, describing the...
Oman cling to qualification hopes
JEDDAH: Oman head coach Tarik Sektioui has stressed that his side will fight until the final whistle to keep their Gulf Cup 27 qualification hopes alive when they face Kuwait in the decisive final...
Bahrain bid farewell after defeat to UAE
JEDDAH: Defending champions Bahrain were eliminated from Gulf Cup 27 after suffering a 3-0 defeat to the United Arab Emirates in their second round of Group stage. The match was held match at Prince...
Qatar qualify for semi with win over Yemen
JEDDAH: Qatar edged Yemen 1-0 in their second Group B match of Gulf Cup 27 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Sunday to strengthen their hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Yusuf...
Oman suffer heavy defeat to Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Oman suffered their first defeat at Gulf Cup 27 after losing 3-0 to hosts Saudi Arabia in second round of Group A, at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Saturday night. The defeat left the...
Iraq stun Kuwait with ninth-minute stoppage-time winner
JEDDAH: Iraq revived their hopes of reaching the Gulf Cup semifinals after securing a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kuwait in the second round of group stage. The match was held at Prince Abdullah Al...
Al Busaidi meets players ahead of Saudi clash
JEDDAH: Oman Football Association (OFA) Chairman Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud al Busaidi met the national team players before the Saudi Arabia match, offering his support to the squad as it readies for...
Semifinal spots in line as Group B set for crucial second round
JEDDAH: The second round of Group B at Gulf Cup 27 will take place on Sunday, with Yemen facing Qatar and Bahrain taking on the UAE in two important matches in Jeddah. Qatar will look to build on...
Sektioui targets victory against Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Oman head coach Tarik Sektioui has stressed that the Red Warriors will go into Saturday’s Gulf Cup 27 clash against Saudi Arabia with a clear attacking mindset, as they look to secure their...
Qatar, UAE make winning starts in Group B
JEDDAH: The United Arab Emirates opened their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a 4-0 victory over Yemen, while Qatar defeated defending champions Bahrain 2-0 in Jeddah on Thursday night. The two matches...
Qatar beat Bahrain 2-0 in Gulf Cup Opener
Qatar began their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a 2-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain on Thursday in Jeddah. Khoukhi Boualem opened the scoring in the 61st minute, before Hassan al Haydos...
UAE thrash Yemen 4-0 in Gulf Cup
The UAE made a strong start to their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Yemen on Thursday at King Abdullah Sports City. Nicolas Gimenez opened the scoring in the 26th minute...
27th Gulf Cup officially opens in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The 27th Gulf Cup officially opened in Jeddah on Wednesday with a ceremony at King Abdullah Sports City featuring cultural and artistic performances inspired by Gulf heritage and Saudi...
Oman hope to reach final, says Al Rawahi
JEDDAH, SEPT 24 Seeb player Nasser al Rawahi, 25, scored the equaliser in the 67th minute to earn Oman a 1-1 draw against Iraq in their Gulf Cup 27 opener on Wednesday night in Jeddah. The match was...
Saudi Arabia edge Kuwait to top Group A
JEDDAH, SEPT 24 Saudi Arabia opened their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Kuwait at King Abdullah Sports City on Wednesday night to move top of Group A. The only goal came in the 73rd...
Oman fight back to hold Iraq in opener
JEDDAH, SEPT 23 Oman fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Iraq in their Gulf Cup 27 Group A opener at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City on Wednesday. Nasser al Rawahi, Man of the Match,...
Red Warriors ready for a new chapter: Sektioui
JEDDAH, SEPT 22 Oman head coach Tarik Sektioui said the Red Warriors are ready for Gulf Cup 27, stressing that the team have entered a new phase with high ambitions and a clear vision for the future....
Oman aim for positive start against Iraq
JEDDAH, SEPT 22 Oman national football team enters Gulf Cup 27 with renewed ambitions and a clear target of making a strong impact in the tournament, which is being held in Jeddah from September 23 to...