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The Dibba Al-Hisn Handball Team launched its journey in the 41st Gulf Clubs Cup Champions Championship at 6:30 pm on Saturday, by meeting the Omani Omani team, the tournament organizer hosted by the sisterly Sultanate of Oman during the period from February 14 to 24, with the participation of 7 teams after the apology of Al-Najma Al-Bahrain, which were distributed into two groups according to the tournament system and regulations. The first group included: Al-Rayyan of Qatar, Al-Seeb of Oman, and Al-Noor of Saudi Arabia, while the second group included: Oman of Oman, the tournament host, Kuwait of Kuwait, and Al-Arabi of Qatar,

in addition to the Dibba Al-Hisn team, which will play its second match against Kuwait of Kuwait, and conclude its journey in the group stage by meeting Al-Arabi of Qatar. The Dibba Al-Hisn team had held an external camp in the Omani capital, Muscat, as part of the early preparation for the Gulf event and adapting to the conditions, as well as early entry into the atmosphere of the tournament, under the technical leadership headed by the Algerian Habib Haba and the administrative apparatus consisting of Ali Obaid Ahmed, the supervisor of group games, Saeed Nasser, the team administrator, and 20 players ready to complete the system of expected excellence For the team after reaching the highest levels of excellence in both physical and technical aspects, ensuring that handball in the Emirates is represented in an honorable manner.

The match ended with Oman winning 29-26.

The Dibba Al-Hisn Sports and Cultural Club men’s handball team left yesterday morning via Dubai International Airport, heading to the Omani capital, Muscat, to represent the UAE handball in the 41st edition of the Gulf Clubs Cup Champions Championship, which is hosted by the Oman Club during the period from February 15 to 24.

The mission is headed by Saeed Mohammed Ahmed Al-Amel, member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Group Games Committee, assisted by Abdullah Saeed Al-Watri, Deputy Head of the Mission and Chairman of the Individual Games Committee, along with Supervisor Ali Obaid Ahmed Al-Qahtani and Administrator Saeed Nasser Al-Naimi. The team is led by coach Captain Habib Haba, who supervises 21 players on the official list participating in the tournament, as part of the club’s efforts to achieve an honorable performance that reflects the development of Emirati handball on the Gulf scene.

Dibba Al-Hisn will begin its journey in the tournament with a strong match against the tournament host, the Omani team, in the opening match, as the team seeks to provide a strong start that enhances its chances in the competition. The team was placed in the second group alongside highly competitive teams, including Al Arabi of Qatar, Kuwait of Kuwait, in addition to the host Oman of Oman, which makes the competition strong and requires great focus from the players and the technical staff.

The technical staff, led by Captain Habib Haba, aspires to prepare the team in the best possible way, as the players underwent an intensive preparation period that included technical and tactical training, in addition to friendly matches with the aim of enhancing harmony and collective tactics. The club’s management is keen to provide full support to the team, both at the administrative and technical level, to ensure a positive participation that reflects the spirit of challenge and determination among Dibba Al-Hisn players.

The Gulf Clubs Cup Champions Championship is one of the most prominent regional handball championships, as it witnesses the participation of the elite of the Gulf clubs seeking to compete for the title. The Dibba Al-Hisn mission sets its sights on achieving positive results and raising the flag of Emirati handball high in this prestigious sporting event.

Dibba Al Hisn left the last place for the first time this season, after achieving its first victory over Bani Yas, with a goal without a response, on Saturday, at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Stadium in Khorfakkan, in the eighth round of the competition.

Dibba Al Hisn jumped two places at once to occupy the 12th place with five points, ahead of Khorfakkan, which dropped to the 13th place with four points, while Al Orouba is in the last place with three points.

Dibba Al Hisn owes this victory over Bani Yas to its Montenegrin player Niska Vujanovic, who scored the only goal of the match in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a mistake by goalkeeper Fahad Al Dhanhani after a counterattack from which he scored the winning goal.

Dibba Al Hisn, led by its national coach Hassan Al Abdouli, presented a distinguished match from a defensive standpoint, as its players succeeded in closing all the outlets leading to their goalkeeper Suhail Abdullah’s goal and keeping their net clean.