Al-Orouba Sporting Club (Arabic: نادي العروبة الرياضي; also known locally as Al-Marid, or "The Giant(s)", or just plainly as Al-Orouba) is an Omani sports club based in Sur, Oman.[1] The club currently plays in the Oman Professional League, top division of Oman Football Association. Their home ground is Sur Sports Complex. The stadium is government owned, but the club also owns their own stadium and sports equipment, as well as their training facilities. The club also participated in AFC Cup, in continental stages.[2]
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| Full name | Al-Orouba Sporting Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Al-Marid (The Giant(s)) | ||
| Founded | 1970 | ||
| Ground | Sur Sports Complex Sur, Oman | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman |  Abdullah Salim Al-Mukhaini | ||
| Manager | Ahmed Al-Alawi | ||
| League | Oman Professional League | ||
| 2022–23 | 12th | ||
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History edit
The club was actually formed in 1956 in Kuwait and the name given was Al-Ahli. The first chairman of the club was late Sheikh Saleh Nasser Al-Hashar. In 1970, when His Majesty Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said al Said rose to power many Omanis came back and settled in Oman. In November 1970, the club officials met for the first time in Oman and one year after this meeting the club was renamed to Al-Orouba. The first chairman of Al-Orouba SC was Sheikh Ali Said Al-Alawi. The club was founded in 1970 and was registered on 26 June 2002.
Being a multisport club edit
Although being mainly known for their football, Al-Orouba SC like many other clubs in Oman, have not only football in their list, but also hockey, volleyball, handball, basketball, badminton and squash. They also have a youth football team competing in the Omani Youth league.
Crest and colours edit
Al-Orouba SC have been known since establishment to wear a full white (with green stripes on the trim) or green (Away) kit, varying themselves from neighbors Al-Tali'aa SC (orange) and Sur SC (blue) kits. They have also had many different sponsorships over the years. As of now, Uhlsport provides them with kits.
The Al-Orouba SC logo consists of a dow steering representing the history of Sur in dow making & historical sea trading. It consists of three rings indicating a link between sports, culture and society.
Support edit
The club has a unique fan culture with an orchestra playing traditional arabic music during home matches.
Club participation in CSR activities edit
Al-Orouba SC is participating in a variety of activities related to corporate social responsibility such as museum, seminars, parties and festivals and charities.
Museum edit
There had always been the idea of creating a museum of the club which will inspire many of its members. Since its inception in 1986, the club members began to collect as much as possible historical collections which have been displayed in the museum.
Honours and achievements edit
National titles edit
- Sultan Qaboos Cup (4):
- Oman Super Cup (4):
- Winners 2000, 2002, 2008, 2011
- Winners 2001–02
- Runners-up 1994–95
- Oman Youth League (U-16) – Al-Sharqiya (3):
- Winners 1992–93, 1993–94, 2002–03
Club performance-International Competitions edit
AFC competitions edit
- Asian Club Championship : 1 appearance
- 1991 : Qualifying-Round One
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup : 1 appearance
- 1994–95 : First Round
- AFC Cup : 3 appearances
UAFA competitions edit
- UAFA Club Cup : 3 appearances
- Gulf Club Champions Cup: 2 appearances
Players edit
First-team squad edit
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former players edit
Personnel edit
Technical staff edit
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Fabio Lopez
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| Assistant coach | |
| Said Nasser Al-Farsi
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| Goalkeeping coach | Vacant |
| Team Manager | Abdullah Jameel Al-Mukhaini
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| Team Doctor |  Khaled El-Shamy
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Management edit
| Position | Staff |
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| Chairman | His Excellency Abdullah Salim Al-Mukhaini |
| General Secretary | Fathi Al-Mukahini |
| Vice-President | Khalid Al-Farsi |
| Board Member | Jehad Al-Fanna |
| Board Member | Mohammed Al-Madalwi |
| Board Member | Ahmed Al-Araimi |
| Board Member | Nasr Al-Madalwi |
| Board Member | Qutaibah Al-Gheilani |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Al-Oruba Sur". national-football-teams.com.
- ^ "AFC Cup: Al Arouba 1–0 Salgaocar SC – Karim Bencherifa's side handed an away defeat in Group D opener". goal.com. GOAL. 7 March 2012. Archived from the original on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
External links edit
- Al-Oruba SC at Soccerway
- Al-Oruba SC at Goalzz