24 teams in OQ Ramadan Football
As part of OQ’S dedication to sports and youth development. OQ Ramadan Championship is scheduled to be on March 12, at the Group Stadium in Al Fahl Port.
Nearly 600 players, including Omanis and residents divided into 24 teams, will take part in this event.
OQ has been organising football competitions for the local community since the 1980s. This tournament stands out as one of the most sought-after Ramadan competitions for local teams in the Muscat Governorate, attracting 24 teams from across the Muscat Governorate and nearby areas.
24 teams divided into 4 groups, each consisting of 6 stages. In the first group, the Youth of Zahia team leads the pack, alongside Future, Sod Roy, Shabab, Sayh Al Dhaba, and WK teams. OQ Refinery heads the second group, accompanied by teams such as Cosmos, Al Mutaa, Al Najd Sports, Al Ghala Sports, and Al Noor Sports.
The third group, captained by the Al Sahwa team, features Al Mahout, Brothers Stars, Al
Wahda, Diesel, and Al Maliki. Lastly, the fourth and final group is helmed by the Zak team, joined by Al Ahli Club, Roy Club, Rawasco Al Hail, Al Merrikh Club, and Al Aila Club.
The organising committee has established the tournament system, with 24 teams participating and divided into 4 groups, each consisting of 6 teams determined by a draw. Priority is given to longstanding teams in the tournament, based on their position in the team rankings table. Additionally, each year, four new teams are given the opportunity to participate after an assessment of their performance in external competitions and recommendations from the organising committee. Team rankings are determined by aggregating points earned over the last three participations within the past five years. The top four ranked teams are placed at the head of their respective groups during the draw. Any team participating for the first time and failing to advance to the round of 16 for a period of two to five years is ineligible for subsequent editions. Similarly, any team participating for two or more years and failing to qualify for the round of 16 for two consecutive years is barred from participating in subsequent editions for a period of one to three years. Victorious teams earn three points, drawn matches result in one point, and losing teams receive zero points. The top four teams from each group progress to the round of 16.