BANGKOK : Under the guidance of Moroccan head coach Tarik Sektioui, the national team has been holding daily training sessions as part of its overseas preparatory camp, focusing on improving physical fitness, technical performance and team coordination.

The training programme also includes tactical drills aimed at strengthening the squad’s overall performance and ensuring players are ready for the upcoming tournament.

Oman will begin its campaign against Tajikistan in the semi-finals on November 14, with the Reds aiming to secure a victory and book their place in the final.

Hosts Thailand will face Brunei in the other semi-final on the same day. The winners of both matches will advance to the final on November 17, while the losing sides will compete in the third-place playoff.

The 27-member Omani squad includes Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini, Ibrahim Al-Rajhi, Ahmed Al-Rawahi, Ahmed Al-Kaabi, Amjad Al-Harthi, Musab Al-Shaqsi, Ghanem Al-Habshi, Harib Al-Saadi, Thani Al-Rashidi, Mohammed Al-Ghafri, Abdul Rahman Al-Mushifri, Abdullah Al-Maamari, Abdul Majeed Al-Balushi, Al-Mu’tasim Al-Muqbali, Ahed Al-Mashaikhi, Jamil Al-Yahmedi, Zaher Al-Aghbari, Fahad Al-Mukhaini, Salah Al-Yahyaei, Nasser Al-Rawahi, Essam Al-Subhi, Sultan Al-Marzouq, Abdul Hafiz Al-Mukhaini, Yousef Al-Shabibi, Jawad Al-Azzi, Abdul Aleem Al-Rawahi and Turki Beit Rabee.

The tournament serves as a crucial preparation platform for Oman, allowing the coaching staff to assess individual performances, evaluate players’ physical and technical readiness and experiment with different tactical combinations.

Sektioui will also look to strengthen understanding among the players and identify areas for improvement as Oman continues building towards its upcoming international commitments.

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