Ahli Sidab crowned 2025 OHL champions
MUSCAT, MAY 22
Ahli Sidab Club secured the 2025 Oman Hockey League title after a narrow 1-0 victory over Seeb Club in a thrilling final match at the Oman Hockey Stadium in Al Amerat on Wednesday night. The match, attended by Azzan bin Qasim al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism, and Dr Marwan bin Juma al Juma, Chairman of the Oman Hockey Association, was filled with excitement and competitive spirit.
The match began cautiously, with both teams sharing possession without creating real chances, ending the first quarter goalless. The second quarter followed a similar pattern with no goals scored.
In the third quarter, Ahli Sidab's Rashad al Fazari broke the deadlock, converting a well-executed penalty corner into the only goal of the match. Despite Seeb's attempts to equalise, Ahli Sidab maintained their lead to end the quarter ahead.
The final quarter saw increased pressure from Seeb, but Ahli Sidab's defence held firm until the final whistle, securing a well-earned championship title.
Notable performers from Seeb included Amjad al Hasani, Fahad al Lawati, Khalid al Hasani and Mohammed al Lawati. For Ahli Sidab, standouts included Rashad al Fazari, Haitham al Wahaibi, Shafi Talib and Khalid al Shoaibi.
AL AMERAT SECURE BRONZE
In the third-place match, Al Amerat delivered a commanding 6-0 victory over Salalah Club. Mahmoud Ashour opened the scoring in the sixth minute of the first quarter. Ayman Faraj doubled the lead in the second quarter with an impressive solo effort.
Al Amerat continued their dominance in the third quarter, with goals from Osama Ramadan and Ahmed al Nofali — who scored from a penalty corner. Ayman Faraj added a fifth goal before completing his hat-trick in the 49th minute of the final quarter, sealing Al Amerat's third-place finish in emphatic fashion.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the shining stars were honoured, with Maitham al Wahaibi (Ahli Sidab) receiving the Best Rising Player award, while the Best Goalkeeper award went to his teammate Ibrahim al Farsi, while Rashad al Fazari (Ahli Sidab) won the league's top scorer award. The Best Player award went to Osama Ramadan (Al Amerat), in recognition of his remarkable performance throughout the tournament.
'REMARKABLE FINAL'
OHA Vice-Chairman Saeed al Maamari expressed his great satisfaction with the level of organisation and competition in the 2025 season finale.
'We are proud to conclude this exceptional season. Congratulations to Ahli Sidab for their well-deserved championship, and to Seeb for securing second place. Al Amerat also performed remarkably to claim third,' said Al Maamari.
He added, 'The final match was thrilling until the last minute, full of competitiveness and balance. It's a clear indicator of the steady progress hockey is making in Oman and the rising level of local club competition. We were also impressed by the emerging young talents — future stars who will strengthen the national team.'
He concluded by emphasising the importance of continuing to organise high-quality domestic competitions, describing them as essential to the sport's development and its growing presence both locally and internationally.
Pics by Abdulwahid al Hamadani
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