Oman News and Features

Ahmed Al Mahaijri plans to keep making history as Oman prepare for their first Asian Cup knockout game against Iran on Sunday.

Oman and Turkmenistan looked set to be eliminated with a 1-1 draw, but two late goals sent the Gulf Cup champions through in the Asian Cup.

Pim Verbeek Pim Verbeek's Oman will be in a good position to qualify for the Asian Cup's knockout phase in third if they beat Turkmenistan.

Genki Haraguchi Genki Haraguchi's controversial penalty was enough to give Japan a 1-0 win over Oman at the Asian Cup on Sunday.

Yuya Osako Japan were made to work by Turkmenistan in their Asian Cup opener, and Hajime Moriyasu expects another tricky test against Oman.

Pim Verbeek Hector Cuper enjoyed a first competitive win since taking over as Uzbekistan head coach as they beat Oman 2-1 at the Asian Cup.

Pim Verbeek Having claimed the Gulf Cup just over a year ago, Oman will have to prove worthy of the title against Uzbekistan, said Hector Cuper.

Oman proved vastly inferior opposition for Australia as they eased to a 5-0 win in a warm-up game for the Asian Cup.

Yuya Osako scored twice as Japan hit top gear against Oman in Kashima, running out 4-0 winners.