Hashim Saleh
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Hashim Saleh (born 15 October 1981) is an Oman
i football striker who plays for Dhofar
. A member of the Oman national football team
, he wears the number 9 shirt for both club and country.
Hashim has been fighting for a place on the first squad of the national team as a forward, but players such as Hassan Rabia
, Badar Al-Maimani
, and Imad Al-Hosni
make it difficult for him to make many appearances. Although he has not made as many appearances as Al-Hosni or Al-Maimani, he was featured in many games as a substitute, and even frequently started. In the 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations
, he scored a magnificent goal against a stunned Kuwait
, which was thought by many as "the best goal in the competition". He was also on the squad in the 16th Gulf Cup
in Kuwait
and on the 19th Gulf Cup
squad in Muscat
.
, then transferring to a couple of Kuwaiti clubs. In 2008 he returned to Oman with Al-Suwaiq
, then returning back to Dhofar. During his brief stay at Suwaiq, he led them to victory in the Sultan Qaboos Cup
final against Al-Nahda. After his return to Dhofar, he again helped lead the team to the final, losing to a lower-leveled Saham.
In 2010 Hashim Saleh renewed his contract with Dhofar, extending his stay with the club for another season.
Oman
Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the...
i football striker who plays for Dhofar
Dhofar (football club)
Dhofar Sports, Cultural, and Social Club " because of their great success, or just plainly as Dhofar) is an Omani sports club, based in Salalah. Their home stadium is Al-Saada Stadium, but also recognize the older Salalah Sports Complex as their home ground...
. A member of the Oman national football team
Oman national football team
The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
, he wears the number 9 shirt for both club and country.
Hashim has been fighting for a place on the first squad of the national team as a forward, but players such as Hassan Rabia
Hassan Rabia
Hassan Rabia Al-Housni is an Omani football striker. He currently plays for Al-Suwaiq and Oman national football team.In the past year or two, Hassan has played a vital role in the national team as well as with his club...
, Badar Al-Maimani
Badar Al-Maimani
Badar Al-Maimani commonly refer as Badar , born on July 16, 1984 is a Omani footballer who is a striker who currently plays for Muscat Club. He is a member of the Oman national football team. Al-Maimani is a key player in the attack on the national squad, and has been serving since 2003. Badar...
, and Imad Al-Hosni
Amad Al Hosni
Amad Ali Suleiman Al Hosni, also spelled "Imad" , is an Omani footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ahli Sports Club.-Career:Al Hosni was signed by Charleroi in September 2009 on free transfer...
make it difficult for him to make many appearances. Although he has not made as many appearances as Al-Hosni or Al-Maimani, he was featured in many games as a substitute, and even frequently started. In the 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations
2007 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007....
, he scored a magnificent goal against a stunned Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
, which was thought by many as "the best goal in the competition". He was also on the squad in the 16th Gulf Cup
2003 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 16th Gulf Cup of Nations was held in Kuwait, between December 26 to January 11, 2003. All matches were played Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium.Yemen made their debut in the Gulf Cup of Nations.- Result :- Matches :----------------------------...
in Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
and on the 19th Gulf Cup
2009 Gulf Cup of Nations
The 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations was the nineteenth edition of the biannual Gulf Cup competition, and took place in Muscat, Oman, from 4 January to 17 January 2009 and was won by Oman for the first time in its history, in a penalty shootout against regional rivals, Saudi Arabia.The 2009 Gulf Cup of...
squad in Muscat
Muscat, Oman
Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats...
.
Club life
Hashim has been with a number of clubs, from Al-Nasr to rival DhofarDhofar (football club)
Dhofar Sports, Cultural, and Social Club " because of their great success, or just plainly as Dhofar) is an Omani sports club, based in Salalah. Their home stadium is Al-Saada Stadium, but also recognize the older Salalah Sports Complex as their home ground...
, then transferring to a couple of Kuwaiti clubs. In 2008 he returned to Oman with Al-Suwaiq
Al-Suwaiq
Al-Suwaiq is an Omani football club based in Oman. It was founded in 1970.-Performance in AFC competitions:*AFC Cup: 2 appearances-Notable players: Lionardo Zaid Jaber Mahmoud Za'tara Hassan Rabia Francis Kasonde- External links :*...
, then returning back to Dhofar. During his brief stay at Suwaiq, he led them to victory in the Sultan Qaboos Cup
Sultan Qaboos Cup
The Sultan Qaboos Cup is Oman's premier knockout tournament in men's football . Its first edition was held in 1972 and the champions were Al-Ahli. Fanja are the most successful club in the competition by the cup 8 times, and Dhofar comes next by winning 7 times.-Previous winners:-Performance by club:...
final against Al-Nahda. After his return to Dhofar, he again helped lead the team to the final, losing to a lower-leveled Saham.
In 2010 Hashim Saleh renewed his contract with Dhofar, extending his stay with the club for another season.
Goals for senior national team
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| October 11, 2005 | Al Ain City, UAE | 2–2 | Draw | Friendly | ||
| February 6, 2006 | Doha Doha Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar... , Qatar Qatar Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its... |
1–0 | Won | Friendly | ||
| March 1, 2006 | Muscat Muscat, Oman Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats... , Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
3–0 | Won | 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification The 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification was held in late 2005 and the final qualification round was held from February to November 2006 with 25 nations participating.... |
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| January 20, 2007 | Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western... , UAE |
2–1 | Won | 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations The 2007 Arab Gulf Cup of Nations, the 18th edition, took place in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from January 17, 2007 to January 30, 2007.... Group Stage |
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| October 28, 2008 | Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India... |
2–0 | Won | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify... |
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| August 9, 2008 | Tehran Tehran Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to... , Iran Iran Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia... |
1–2 | Lost | 2008 WAFF Championship 2008 West Asian Football Federation Championship The 2008 WAFF Championship was the fifth West Asian Football Federation Championship, an international tournament for West Asian countries and territories. It was hosted by Iran.-Teams:... Group Stage |
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| September 10, 2008 | Muscat Muscat, Oman Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats... , Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
3–2 | Won | Friendly | ||
| December 17, 2008 | Muscat Muscat, Oman Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats... , Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
3–1 | Won | Friendly | ||
| December 17, 2008 | Muscat Muscat, Oman Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats... , Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
3–1 | Won | Friendly |