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OFA launches AFC Level 1B Fitness Coaching Course

MUSCAT: The Oman Football Association (OFA) has launched the AFC Fitness Coaching Certificate Course Level 1B, with 22 participants taking part in the programme as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the...

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Iraq seal World Cup return after 40 years

Iraq's players celebrate after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between Iraq and Bolivia at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia

Italy's defender #21 Alessandro Bastoni (C, bottom) receives a red card from French referee Clement Turpin during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification final football match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Elvis BARUKCIC / AFP)

Turkey, Sweden, Czechia and DR Congo clinch WC spots

Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres scores their third goal during the Fifa World Cup Uefa Qualifiers Finals against Poland at Solna, Sweden. — Reuters

Oman FA unveils Tarik Sektioui as head coach of national team

Tarik Sektioui expressed his ambition to achieve major success with the Oman national team.

Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly

Germany's Deniz Undav celebrates after the match against Ghana. — Reuters

Jetour Cup semis promise high-stakes battle for final spots

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Clubs raise VAR concerns at OFA General Assembly

The meeting, attended by 46 clubs out of 50 clubs, reviewed the federation’s recent achievements and future plans.

Raphinha to miss CL quarters due to injury

Brazil midfielder Raphinha (11) lets go with a shot past France defender Theo Hernandez (19) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. — Imagn Images

Oman down Belarus 6–5 in friendly beach soccer

The defender attempts to intercept, while the attacker tries to dribble past him to take the ball over the defender.

Sektioui plans to push Red Warriors ahead

A shot of player Jamil al Yahmedi attempting to get past a Moroccan defender during the Arab Cup tournament.

Raphinha to miss CL quarters due to injury

Raphinha reacts during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium. — AFP

Oyarzabal double helps slick Spain to 3-0 friendly win over Serbia

Serbia's Strahinja Pavlovic in action with Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal. — Reuters

Italy stay in WC hunt as Wales, Ireland lose

Italy's forward #11 Moise Kean tries to score during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

Bolivia, Jamaica close in on World Cup after playoff wins

Bolivia's forward #07 Miguel Terceros (2nd L) celebrates with teammates midfielder #18 Juan Godoy (L), midfielder #14 Robson Matheus and forward #10 Ramiro Vaca after scoring a penalty kick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers semi-final playoff football match between Bolivia and Suriname at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed amid Middle East war

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