New Board Elected for Oman Football AssociationA’Seeb, 25 Jun (ONA) —— The General Assembly of Oman Football Association (OFA) today elected Sayyid Suleiman Hamoud Al Busaidi as its chairman for the 2025–2029 term during its electoral meeting to select a new board of directors. The session saw the participation of 43 out of 49 eligible voting clubs. The assembly commenced with the announcement of a legal quorum, followed by the approval of the agenda. Outgoing OFA Chairman Salim Said Al Wahaibi delivered his farewell address, reviewing the achievements of the previous term and emphasizing the importance of the upcoming phase. Three members were then appointed to audit the meeting minutes and certify the previous General Assembly’s records. The new board consists of seven members: the chairman, deputy chairman, a female member, three administrative members, and a players’ representative. Sayyid Suleiman Al Busaidi secured the chairmanship with 30 out of 43 votes, while Eng. Qutaiba Said Al Ghilani was elected deputy chairman with 22 votes. Hajer Khamis Al Mazini won the female member seat with 25 votes. Abdullah Salim Al Shanfari, Abdullah Ali Al Rashidi and Ali Hamad Al Kathiri were elected as administrative members, while Mohammed Khamis Al Araimi was unanimously endorsed as the players’ representative, nominated by the Football Players’ Association. For the first time, the elections were conducted electronically to enhance transparency and expedite result tabulation. In his inaugural speech, the newly elected OFA chairman thanked the General Assembly for their confidence and pledged to meet the aspirations of the coming phase. He stated, “Qualifying for the World Cup is our top priority and a shared ambition. We will focus intensely on this goal and soon convene with the national team’s technical and administrative staff. We will also work to develop local competitions, secure adequate support, and establish an Olympic-category league.”The OFA’s basic law includes regulations governing candidacy and membership. Article 39 prohibits dual roles, barring board members from simultaneously holding positions in club boards, judicial committees, or electoral bodies. Those assuming conflicting roles must resign and document their resignation within seven days of election, or their OFA membership is voided. Additionally, Article 37(4) restricts the presidency or board membership to a maximum of two terms, consecutive or otherwise, reinforcing administrative rotation and opportunities for new leadership.—— Ends/AH