Ghulam Khamis

Ghulam Khamis was an Omani footballer who played as a midfielder. he is regarded as one of Oman's finest footballers.

Early life Khamis was born in 1959. He started his youth career with Oman club Al Ahli (later renamed Ahli Sidab Club), and became part of the senior team in 1976. He went on to win the Sultan Qaboos Cup four times, and the Omani League in 1982. After his performance with the Oman national team, Khamis reportedly received an offer from Al-Arabi SC of Qatar in 1988, but his club refused to release him. He last played with the national team at the 9th Arabian Gulf Cup in 1988, where Oman recorded its first ever win in the tournament.

Death Khamis died away on board of the plane taking him to Bangkok in Thailand on 17 November 2008, for his treatment for diabetes which he sustained since 2004, His death occurred two months before Oman went to win their first Gulf Cup title ever in 2009. He left behind four daughters and a son.

Honours

Al Ahli

Omani League: 1981–82 Sultan Qaboos Cup: 1972, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988