MUSCAT : The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the appointment of two prominent Omani sports administrators to its global committees, marking another milestone for Oman’s growing presence in international football governance.

Eng. Qutayba bin Saeed Al Ghilani, Vice Chairman of the Oman Football Association (OFA), has been named a member of FIFA’s Olympic Committee. Alongside him, Hajer bint Khamis Al Muzayni, a member of the OFA Board of Directors, has been appointed to FIFA’s Grassroots and Amateur Football Committee.

The appointments are seen as a recognition of the Sultanate’s rising profile in international sport and its contribution to the development of football at both regional and global levels.

In a statement, the OFA said these nominations reflect FIFA’s trust in Omani capabilities and highlight the nation’s active role in shaping the future of the sport worldwide. It added that the appointments are a testament to the dedicated efforts of the OFA to enhance Oman’s standing on the global stage, ensure the participation of national talents across various pathways, and emphasize the importance of Omani representation in key decision-making forums.

Officials stressed that these positions will not only boost Oman’s visibility in international football but also provide valuable opportunities to contribute to the advancement of grassroots, amateur, and Olympic football development across the world.

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