Oman FC
Full name | Oman Club | ||
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Nickname(s) |
Al-Ahmar (The Red(s)) | ||
Founded | 1942 | ||
Ground |
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Royal Oman Police Stadium Boshar, Muscat, Oman | ||
Capacity |
39,000 18,000 | ||
Manager | Cornel Țălnar | ||
League | Omani League | ||
2012-13 | 13th(Relegated) | ||
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Oman Club (Arabic: نادي عمان) is an Omani football club based in Muscat.[1] Oman Club was founded in 1942 and is the first football club established in Oman. Their home ground is Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, but they also recognize the older Royal Oman Police Stadium as their home ground. Both stadiums are government owned, but Oman Club also own their own personal stadium and sports equipments, as well as their own training facilities.
Being a multisport club
Although being mainly known for their football, Oman Club like many other clubs in Oman, have not only football in their list, but also hockey, volleyball, handball, basketball, badminton and squash. Oman Club also have a youth football team competing in the Omani Youth league.
Colors, kit providers and sponsorships
Like the Oman national football team, Oman Club have also long-chosen red (with white shorts) or white (with red shorts) (Away) as the colors to represent them. Oman Club have also had many different sponsorships over the years.
Achievements
- Omani League (1): 1996–97; Runner-up 1995–96
- Sultan Qaboos Cup (2): 1979, 1994
Performance in AFC competitions
- Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances
- 1994: Runner-up
- 1999: First Round
- Asian Cup Winners Cup: 1 appearance
- 1996: First Round