Khalifa Ayil Al-Noufali

Khalifa Ayil Salim Al-Noufali (Arabic: خليفه عايل سالم النوفلي; born 1 March 1984), commonly known as Khalifa Ayil, is an Omani footballer who plays for Bowsher Club in the Oman Professional League.[1]

In this Arabic name, the surname is Al-Noufali.
Khalifa Ayil
Personal information
Full name Khalifa Ayil Salim Al-Noufali
Date of birth (1984-03-01) 1 March 1984
Place of birth Oman
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Bowsher
Number 99
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2004 Oman ? (?)
2004–2005 Al-Riyadh ? (6)
2005–2009 Al-Sadd ? (20)
2009 Al-Ittifaq ? (?)
2009–2010 Al-Ahli 11 (1)
2010–2011 Al-Kuwait 3 (1)
2011–2012 Al-Raed 5 (0)
2012–2013 Dhofar ?
2013–2014 Al-Nahda ?
2014– Bowsher
International career
2002–2010 Oman 67 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Khalifa began his career with Oman Club. He quickly became a first team player for the club and after some fantastic showings he moved to a new club Al-Riyadh based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He continued to make some impressive appearances and was quickly sought out by Qatari club Al-Sadd Sports Club which resulted in a promising deal at the club.

After his impressive appearances for Al-Sadd Sports Club, Europe soon came calling for the Omani international. At first he was wanted by Arsenal FC but Al-Sadd refused to deal with the club. He then went on a trial to Spain for Celta de Vigo where a potential loan deal could be sorted out. He fell out with the Al-Sadd management and board of directors by failing to give him his dream. It was mooted around that Celta wanted to take him first on loan with a view to playing him in the reserves and then consider a permanent transfer if the player was then eligible for a transfer to the Spanish club. However, he left Celta in August 2008 with his future very much up in the air.


In 2009, he joined top Saudi Arabian football team Al-Ittifaq. Later in the same year he came back to Qatar and signed a deal with Al-Ahli SC. In 2010, he played for Kuwaiti club Al-Kuwait SC and then after one year played for Al-Raed for almost one season. After successful stints at various clubs in the GCC he came back to his home country and signed a deal with Omani giants Dhofar. Just after one season in June 2013, Ayil signed a deal with Al-Nahda Club.

On 30 September 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Bowsher Club of the Oman Professional League.[2]

Club career statistics
Club Season Division League Cup Continental[lower-alpha 1] Other[lower-alpha 2] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Al-Riyadh 2004–05 Omani League -6-000-0-6
Total -6-000-0-6
Al-Sadd 2005–06 Qatar Stars League -2-000-0-2
2006–07 -4-200-0-6
2007–08 -3-200-0-5
2008–09 -1-100-0-2
Total -10-500-0-15
Al-Ittifaq 2009–10 Saudi Professional League -0-000-2-2
Total -0-000-2-2
Al-Ahli 2009–10 Qatar Stars League -1-100-0-2
Total -1-100-0-2
Al-Kuwait 2010–11 Kuwaiti Premier League -1-00000-1
Total -1-00000-1
Dhofar 2012–13 Oman Elite League -3-151-0-5
Total -3-151-0-5
Al-Nahda 2013–14 Oman Professional League -3-00061-4
Total -3-00061-4
Career total -24-751-3-35
  1. Includes appearances in the AFC Cup
  2. Includes goals in the GCC Champions League and club friendlies

International career

Gulf Cup of Nations

Amad has made appearances in the 2003 Gulf Cup of Nations, the 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations, the 2007 Gulf Cup of Nations and the 2009 Gulf Cup of Nations.

He scored a goal in the 2004 Gulf Cup of Nations in a 3-1 win over Iraq hence helping his country to reach the semi-finals and then the finals of the Gulf Cup of Nations for the first time. But Oman lost in the final to the hosts, Qatar in a penalty shootout after the goalkeeping sensation Ali Al-Habsi missed a penalty. Qatar won the match 6-5 on penalties after the match had ended 1-1 at normal time. Amad Al-Hosni was awarded with the "Top Goal Scorer" award of the competition.[3][4]

AFC Asian Cup

Khalifa has made appearances in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification, the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification and the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

He scored a goal in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification in a 1-2 loss against Australia.[5] Oman failed to qualify for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.[6]

FIFA World Cup qualification

Khalifa has made five appearances in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification and five in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.

He scored a brace in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|second round of 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]] in a 7-0 win over Singapore.[7]

National team career statistics

Goals for senior national team
Scores and results list Oman's goal tally first.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
19 June 2004Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman Singapore2–07–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification
29 June 2004Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman Singapore5–07–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification
31 December 2004Manama, Bahrain Latvia2-03-2Friendly
410 December 2004Doha, Qatar Iraq3-03-12004 Gulf Cup of Nations
513 February 2006Muscat, Oman Iraq1-01-0Friendly
621 November 2008Muscat, Oman Kenya2-12-2Friendly
730 January 2008Muscat, Oman Kuwait1-01-1Friendly
815 November 2009Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman Australia1-01-22011 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Style of play

Khalifa is naturally a centre-back, although he is a versatile player and can play as a defensive midfielder too. Due to his aggressiveness, he has had a few disciplinary problems in his career. He is known for his spectacular long range shooting skills which he has demonstrated at both the club and country level on a regular basis.

Honours

Club

References
  1. Khalifa Ayil Al-Noufali at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. "رسمياً:بوشر يوقع مع خليفة عايل والسويق يجدد مع حسن ربيع". Lo3btna.com.
  3. "17th Gulf Cup - Qatar 2004". goalzz.com.
  4. "17th Gulf Cup - Qatar 2004 (Goal Scorers)". goalzz.com.
  5. "Oman Vs. Australia 1 - 2". soccerway.com.
  6. "Asian Cup Qualification 2011". soccerway.com.
  7. "Oman Vs. Singapore 7 - O". soccerway.com.
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