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Muscat likely to host HM's Cup football final

MUSCAT: The final match of the His Majesty’s Cup football is likely to take place at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, according to some reliable sources. The match, most probably will be held in February and...

The first leg matches of the semifinals concluded on Tuesday night as Oman Club defeated Al Nasr by 2-0 at Seeb Stadium while Seeb edged Al Nahda by 1-0 at the same venue.

Oman to take part in expanded Fifa Series 2026

Oman are set to face hosts Azerbaijan, alongside Sierra Leone, Saint Lucia and Indonesia in the Fifa Series 2026.

Decisive clashes in 2026 Government Institutions Round of 16

The Ministry of Finance secured qualification after a tough encounter against Muscat Municipality, which ended 1–1 in regular time, before the Ministry of Finance prevailed 5–3 on penalties. — Ghassan al Amri

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title

TOPSHOT - Senegal players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Lookman secures Nigeria third place over Egypt

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman scores a penalty during the penalty. — Reuters

Al Seeb extend lead as Jindal League heats up

Seeb imposed their control on the match.

Man Utd sweep past Man City as Carrick enjoys perfect start

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action with Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo. — Reuters

Barca edge Santander to reach King's Cup quarters

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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown

Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and Morocco's forward Brahim Diaz celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

16 teams enter knockout stage in Government Institutions Eights tourney

Group 2 was dominated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, who topped the group with a perfect 9 points, joined in qualification by Muscat Municipality with 6 points.

Seeb fight back to beat Saham in HM Cup quarters

Seeb and Saham players fight for the ball.

Man Utd 'reach deal' to appoint Carrick as interim boss

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts during the EPL match against Coventry City. — Reuters

Al Nasr, Al Nahda book HM Cup last-four spots

Al Nasr secured a hard fought 1–0 victory over Sohar.

Salah shines as Egypt dethrone champions Ivory Coast

Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match. — Reuters

Sports sector reaps rewards from digitalisation

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Morocco march on to semis, Senegal reach last four

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Cameroon - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 9, 2026 Morocco's Brahim Diaz scores their first goal REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
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