Habsi: fan support crucial

The countdown to what is set to be one of the most important matches in the Sultanate's football history is three weeks away and the national team are calling on fans to unite. The Red Warriors are asking fans to join them by wearing their Oman football jerseys and other red clothes throughout November to "paint the town red,- and the OFA will offer related prizes to those who best demonstrate their red spirit.  To qualify for the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazilthe Red Warriors must finish in the top two in their group. With the victory against Jordan and the ascension in the Group B standings, all eyes now turn to the Japan match at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Ali Al Habsi, national team captain and star goalkeeper, said: "Fan support is a crucial contributor to our performance on the pitch which is why we'd like to encourage fans to join us and celebrate next month leading up to one of the most important matches for the team and for our fans. Times Of Oman