Al-Nahda Club (Oman)
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| Full name | Al-Nahda Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) |
Al-Aneed (The Tenacious) |
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| Founded | 2003 | ||
| Ground |
Al-Buraimi Sports Complex Al-Buraimi, Oman |
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| Capacity | 17,000 | ||
| Chairman | Sheikh Salim Al-Muzahami | ||
| Manager | Hamad Al Azani | ||
| League | Oman Professional League | ||
| 2022–23 | 1st of 14 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Al-Nahda Club (Arabic: نادي النهضة; also known locally as Al-Aneed, or "The Tenacious", or just plainly as Al-Nahda) is an Omani sports club based in Al-Buraimi, Oman. The club is currently playing in the Oman Professional League, top division of Oman Football Association. Their home ground is Al-Buraimi Sports Complex. The stadium is government owned, but they also own their own personal stadium and sports equipment, as well as their own training facilities.
History
The club was founded in 2003. Achievements including qualifying for the 2008 AFC Cup and reaching the semifinals. The club name literally translates from "The Renaissance" in the Arabic language.
In 2010, Al-Nahda appointed former Poland international manager, Janusz Wójcik as their manager.
Being a multisport club
Although being mainly known for their football, Al-Nahda Club 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.
Colors, kit providers and sponsors
Al-Nahda wears a full green (for home) and white (for away) kit. They have had many sponsors over the years, now Kelme provides them with kits.
Achievements
Al-Nahda Club players won the 2013–14 Oman Professional League
- Sultan Qaboos Cup (1):
- Winners 2016–17.
- Runners-up 2017–18.
- Oman Super Cup (2):
- Winners 2009, 2014.
- Runners-up
Club performance in international competitions
AFC competitions
- AFC Champions League : 1 appearance
- 2015 : Preliminary round 2
- AFC Cup : 4 appearances
UAFA competitions
- Arab Champions League : 1 appearance
- 2006–07 : Round of 32
- GCC Champions League: 3 appearances
Personnel
Technical staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Hamad Al Azani |
| Assistant coach | Khalifa Al-Muzahami |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Khamis Al-Saadi |
| Physiotherapist | Chekili Hassene Brzhim |
| Team Manager | Hussain Al-Zadjali |
| Team Supervisor | Ahmed Al-Nuaimi |
| Coordinator | Abdulrahman Al-Jabri |
| Media Coordinator | Hamdan Al-Alawi |
Management
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Sheikh Ahmed Al-Nuaimi |
| Sheikh Salim Al-Muzahami | |
| Vice-President | Juma Al-Kaabi |
| General Secretary | Issa Al-Nuaimi |
| Treasurer | Saif Al-Kaabi |
| Board Member | Ali Al-Azzani |
| Head of Marketing | Abdullah Al-Ghaithi |
Presidents
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Ahmed Al-Nuaimi | 2003 | 2010 |
| Sheikh Salim Al-Muzahami | 2010 | present |