Muscat – The grounds are being readied for the third edition of the ‘Soccer Carnival,’ an event initiated by ‘Me Friend’ to bring nights of excitement to football fans in Oman. The Sultanate’s largest Sevens Football Tournament will take place on April 16 and 17 at the Bowsher Club Stadium.

Held in collaboration with the Kerala Muscat Football Association (KMFA), this Soccer Carnival is also the tournament offering the highest prize money in Oman. Entry is free for the event, which combines football matches with a variety of food stalls and cultural programs. Actor Lukman Avaran, actress Diana Hameed, former ISL player Sushanth Mathew, and Rashid Kottakkal will attend as guests of honour.

The Soccer Carnival is designed to be more than just a football tournament; it is envisioned as an event that families and friends can enjoy together. The intense competition featuring 16 of Oman’s top sevens football teams will kick off with matches up to the quarter-finals on Thursday, April 16, at 10 PM. The semi-finals and the grand finale will take place on the second day, Friday, April 17. On Friday, various entertainment programs and competitions will be organized at the stadium starting from 3 PM. These include games for women and children, quizzes, face painting, and shootout competitions. Winners of spot contests will also receive exciting prizes.

A major highlight of the carnival is the extensive food court being set up at the stadium. Spectators will have the chance to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, ranging from traditional local Kerala dishes to diverse international cuisines. Around 20 stalls will be featured, including live counters by leading restaurants in the Sultanate. Adding to the festive spirit, there will be food stalls led by women’s collectives from Muscat, as well as stalls for chocolates, fancy items and mehendi. These two days and nights, blending sporting passion, music, and food, promise to be a grand celebration for the expatriate community.

Press conference addressed by Afzal Ahammed (Resident Manager, Madhyaham), Anjab Ameer (convenor, Soccer Carnival), Mobin K Shaji (Media and Marketing Manager, Nesto Hyper Market Oman), Mohamed Usman Fazil (Operations Manager, Foodlands Restaurant), Shaiju Salahudeen (Marketing Manager, Gulf Madhyamam).