Somalia suffers narrow defeat to Oman in FIFA Arab Cup 2025 qualifier
Somalia’s national football team put up a strong fight against Oman in a FIFA Arab Cup 2025 qualifier in Doha, Qatar, but ultimately fell 4–1 in a penalty shootout after a 0–0 draw in regular time. The Somali players showed determination and skill, earning praise from fans despite the defeat.
Somalia’s national football team suffered an unfortunate 4–1 defeat to Oman this afternoon in a FIFA Arab Cup 2025 qualifier held at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Despite the loss, the Somali team displayed great determination and skill throughout the match, frequently challenging Oman’s defense and creating multiple scoring opportunities. Fans in attendance cheered passionately, providing strong support for the Somali squad.
The game ended 0–0 in regular time, forcing a penalty shootout to determine the winner. In the shootout, Oman emerged victorious with a 4–1 scoreline, leaving Somalia just short of advancing.
Somalia’s players and coaching staff vowed to learn from the match and focus on future qualifiers, aiming to build on the positive aspects of their performance despite the disappointing result.
