India takes on Oman in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, aiming to end a 31-year winless streak - Analyzing the IND vs OMA match
India and Oman to Face Off in CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Third-Place Playoff
On September 8, 2025, the Indian and Oman national football teams will meet again at Hisor Central Stadium, Hisor, Tajikistan, in the third-place playoff of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. This encounter is significant for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and regional tournaments.
The history between these two teams is a mixed bag. In their first-ever meeting in 1994, India managed to secure a 4-1 victory in the Independence Cup held in Oman. However, since then, India has only managed one win in their 10 encounters with Oman, with Oman winning six and three ending in draws.
The most recent meeting between the two teams was a 1-1 draw on March 25, 2021, in Dubai, with Manvir Singh scoring for India. The reverse fixture on October 13 in Oman saw India lose 0-3, and on November 19 in Oman, India suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat.
India's last victory against Oman was in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier on June 11, 2015, in India, where Sunil Chhetri scored India's lone goal via a penalty, but Oman emerged victorious, 2-1. The teams also met in Oman for the return leg of the same qualifying campaign on November 17, 2004, resulting in a goalless draw.
On February 23, 2012, India suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat in a friendly in Oman. The next encounter between the two teams was on March 31, 2004, in India during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, which Oman won 5-1. India played hosts to Oman again on September 5, 2019, for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, with India losing 1-2 despite taking the lead through Sunil Chhetter.
Under a new coach, Khalid Jamil, the Blue Tigers aim to break a 31-year winless streak against Oman and finish the tournament on a high after a mixed campaign. Oman, on the other hand, are looking for back-to-back third-place finishes. They are unbeaten so far in this edition, with a draw with co-hosts Uzbekistan and wins against Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
Coach Khalid Jamil took over after Manolo Marquez and is the first Indian coach to lead the team in 13 years. He aims to end the long-standing lack of international success despite abundant talent. Oman, who finished third in the inaugural edition of the CAFA Nations Cup (2023), are also looking to continue their success in this tournament.
This match promises to be an exciting and closely contested one, as both teams strive to end their tournament on a high note. The CAFA Nations Cup 2025 is a sub-regional tournament, with India and Oman being invitees. As the teams prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, this match will undoubtedly serve as a valuable opportunity for both sides to assess their progress and identify areas for improvement.
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