[citation needed] In 1981, he participated in the World Military Cup held in Qatar, helping his team finish as runners-up.
[4] From 1980 till 1986, the national team was coached by Evaristo de Macedo, who he describes as "undoubtedly the most influential person in his playing career".
[6] He scored two goals and attained three assists in the group stage of the 1988 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar.
After Qatar made an early exit, Muftah, who was team captain, stated he felt humiliated for not at least reaching the knock-out stage.
[10] He has a son, Tamim Mansour, who plays for Al Rayyan as well as the Qatar national team.