Saham Club
| Full name | Saham Sports Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 | ||
| Ground |
Sohar Regional Sports Complex Sohar, Oman | ||
| Capacity | 19,000 | ||
| League | Omani League | ||
| 2012-13 | 3rd | ||
| |||
Saham Sports Club (Arabic: نادي صحم الرياضي) is an Omani sports club based in Saham.[1] The club is currently playing in the Omani League, top division of Oman Football Association. Their home stadium is Sohar Regional Sports Complex.
History
The club was promoted to the Omani League (First Division) after winning the final of Second Division league in the 2007-08 season, where the club defeated Al-Shabab Club on penalties.[2]
The club caused a major upset when they beat 7-time Sultan Qaboos Cup winners, Dhofar in 2009, receiving their first ever Sultan Qaboos Cup title. Their most recent achievement was in 2013 when they won the first OPL Cup against Al-Seeb Club 3-2 on penalties after the match had ended 0-0 in normal time.[3]
Being a multisport club
Although being mainly known for their football, like many other clubs in Oman, have not only football in their list, but also hockey, volleyball, handball, basketball, badminton and squash. Saham also have a youth football team competing in the Omani Youth League.
Colors, kit providers and sponsorships
Saham have been known since establishment to wear a full blue or white (Away) kit (usually a darker shade of blue). Saham have also had many different sponsorships over the years. As of now, Adidas Originals provides Saham with kits.
Achievements
- Sultan Qaboos Cup (1): 2009
- Omani Super Cup (1): 2010
Performance in AFC competitions
- AFC Cup: 1 appearance
- 2010: Group Stage
Notable Coaches
Youssef – 1995–96
Cioabă Aristică - 2012
References
- ↑ "SAHAM". soccerway.com.
- ↑ Benjamin, Zaid (29 October 2008). "Oman 2007/08". RSSSF.
- ↑ "SAHAM WINS INAUGURAL OPL CUP". muscatdaily.com.