Saham Club
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| Full name | Saham Club (Blue Wave) | ||
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| Founded | 1972 (24 April 1972) | ||
| Ground | Sohar Regional Sports Complex Sohar, Oman | ||
| Capacity | 19,000 | ||
| League | Oman Professional League | ||
| 2018–19 | 6th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Saham Club (Arabic: نادي صحم) is an Omani sports club based in Saham, Oman.[1] The club is currently playing in the Oman Professional League, top division of Oman Football Association. Their home stadium is Sohar Regional Sports Complex. The stadium is government owned, but they also own their own personal stadium and sports equipments, as well as their own training facilities.
History[]
The club was founded on 24 April 1972 and registered on 26 June 2002.
The club was promoted to the Omani League after winning the final of , 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, Saham 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[]
Saham SC have been known since establishment to wear a full blue or white (Away) kit (usually a darker shade of blue). They have also had many different sponsors over the years. As of now, Uhlsport provides them with kits.
Achievements[]
- Sultan Qaboos Cup (2):
- Winners: 2013.
- Runners-up: 2012.
- Oman Super Cup (2):
- Winners: 2010, 2016
- Winners: 2011–12.
International titles[]
- GCC Champions League (0):
- Runners-up: 2014.
Club performance-International Competitions[]
AFC competitions[]
- AFC Cup : 1 appearance
- 2010 : Group Stage
UAFA competitions[]
- GCC Champions League: 10 appearances
Current squad[]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel[]
Current technical staff[]
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach |  Branko Smiljanić
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| Team Manager | 
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| Club Doctor |
References[]
- ^ "Saham Club". national-football-teams.com.
- ^ Benjamin, Zaid (29 October 2008). "Oman 2007/08". RSSSF.
- ^ "SAHAM WINS INAUGURAL OPL CUP". muscatdaily.com.
External links[]
- Football clubs in Oman
- Oman Professional League
- Saham
- Association football clubs established in 1972
- 1972 establishments in Oman
- West Asian football club stubs
- Omani sport stubs