Football player Yousuf Shaaban passes away

Muscat: Yousuf Shaaban Al-Busaidi, known as Yousuf Shaaban, passed away on Friday evening after suffering from illness.

He was one of the most prominent football stars in the Sultanate of Oman, where he played in the ranks of Dhofar Club and Al Shabab Club.

Late Yousuf Shaaban was considered one of the golden generation players of the national football team. He had played a key role in the final of the Gulf Cup three times in a row, and the crowning of the 19th Gulf Championship that was held in Muscat.