The Oman national football team held training sessions on February 27, 2023, at the auxiliary field of the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah to prepare for the match against Saudi Arabia in the Arab Gulf Cup. These training sessions aimed to enhance the players' physical and technical readiness, execute tactical drills, and strengthen coordination among the players.
Training in a Lively Atmosphere
The training environment was very vibrant and energetic, with players focusing intently on their drills. The coaching staff, in addition to reviewing technical aspects, is also working on tactical points to ensure that the team reaches the required level to face Saudi Arabia. Khalid Al-Rawas, the team manager, stated that Oman's draw in the initial match against Iraq was a positive result, and now the focus is on the match against the host, Saudi Arabia.
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Emphasis on Readiness for Future Competitions
Al-Rawas also emphasized that the team is striving for proper preparation for the remaining competitions and achieving positive results that will aid progress in the next stage. He added that Tarek Sektioui, the team's head coach, is applying the latest technical and tactical points, and fortunately, the team is in good condition regarding injuries.
Ibrahim Al-Makini, the team's goalkeeper, commented on the match against Iraq, stating that the team managed to secure one point and the players performed well. He also noted that the coaching staff is working on correcting mistakes made in the initial game and improving the team's performance in future matches. He added that the team is now fully focused on the game against Saudi Arabia and is striving to effectively implement the coaching staff's instructions.
Zaher Al-Aghbari, the team's midfielder, also described Oman's performance against Iraq as strong and expressed hope that the team could achieve a positive result in the match against Saudi Arabia. He emphasized that all matches in this tournament are challenging, and the team is continuing its training to ensure complete readiness of the players for upcoming games.
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