His immediate task was to prepare the team for the 2014 AFC U-19 Championship to be hosted from October 9–23 in Myanmar.

[4] Head coach: David Gordo On February 3, 2014, Oman Football Association is currently confirmed tie-up with Italian sports apparel manufacturer Kappa.

A joint venture agreement was signed by sportswear giant Kappa and the OFA's apparel brand Taj Oman.

The deal will see both the names (Kappa & Taj) on the kit worn by the National teams and on all retail items.

[5] Oman Air also renewed its deal on the same day with the OFA till the end of the 2013-14 season.