Al-Ittihad Club (Salalah)
Al-Ittihad Club (Arabic: نادي الاتحاد) is an Omani sports club based in Salalah, Oman.[1] The club is currently playing in Oman First Division League, first division of Oman Football Association. Their home ground is Al-Saada Stadium, but they also recognize the older Salalah Sports Complex as their home ground. Both stadiums are government owned, but they also own their own personal stadium and sports equipment, as well as their own training facilities.
| Full name | Al-Ittihad Club | ||
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| Founded | 1965 | ||
| Ground | Al-Saada Stadium Salalah Sports Complex Salalah, Oman | ||
| Capacity | 12,000 8,000 | ||
| Chairman | Sheikh Nayif Bin Salim Al-Marhoon | ||
| Manager | Flavio Raffo | ||
| League | Oman Professional League | ||
| 2013–14 | 14th (Relegated) | ||
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Being a multisport club
Although being mainly known for their football, Al-Ittihad 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 various youth football teams competing in Oman Olympic League, Oman Youth League (U-19) and Oman Youth League (U-17).
Crest and colours
Al-Ittihad have been known since establishment to wear a full green or white (Away) kit (usually a darker shade of green), varying themselves from neighbors Al-Nasr S.C.S.C. (Blue), Dhofar S.C.S.C. (Red) and Salalah SC (Blue) kits. They have also had many different sponsors over the years. As of now, Nike provides them with kits.
Honours and achievements
National titles
- Omani League (0):
- Runners-up 1985-86
- Winners 2012-13
- Sultan Qaboos Cup (0):
- Runners-up 2011
Club performance-International Competitions
References
- "Al-Ittihad Club (Salalah)". national-football-teams.com.
External links
- Al-Ittihad Club - SOCCERWAY
- Al-Ittihad Club - GOALZZ.com
- Al-Ittihad Club - KOOORA
- Al-Ittihad Club - ofa.om