Full name | Al-Suwaiq Club |
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Founded | 1972 | (28 February 1972 (as Al-Suwaiq))
Ground |
Al-Seeb Stadium Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman |
Capacity | 14,000 |
Chairman |
Sheikh Fatik fahar Al-Said Ahmed Al-Farsi |
Manager | Hakim Shaker |
League | Oman Professional League |
2014–15 | 11th |
Website | Club home page |
Al-Suwaiq Club (Arabic: نادي السويق) is an Omani sports club based in Al-Suwaiq. The club is currently playing in the Oman Professional League, top division of Oman Football Association. Their home ground is Al-Seeb Stadium. The stadium is government owned, but they also own their own personal stadium and sports equipment, as well as their own training facilities.
The club was founded on 28 February 1972 and was registered on 26 June 2002.
Al-Suwaiq Club enjoys a large fan support which differentiates the club from the other clubs in the country by its unique way of cheering.
Although being mainly known for their football, Al-Suwaiq 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 a youth football team competing in the Omani Youth league.
Al-Suwaiq Club have been known since establishment to wear a yellow or red (with black shorts) (Away) kit. They have also had many different sponsors over the years. As of now, Uhlsport provides them with kits. Currently, BankMuscat is featured on the team's shirt.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.