Dutch National Ladies Hockey Team

The Dutch hockey ladies are preparing for the 2008 olympics.
The current European- and world champions visited Oman in January 2008.
Several friendly matches were played against the Azerbaijan and Indian national teams.
In addition a clinic was held for the Dutch youth players, who are resident in Oman.
Scores: NL-AZ: 3-2, NL-AZ: 11-0, NL-IN: 4-1, NL-AZ: 5-0, NL-IN: ??

Mohammed bin Rashid Int. Football Championship

2008 took off in full speed. The first week of January I've attended the Mohammed bin Rashid Int. Football Championship in Dubai. Four teams were invited. Inter Milan, Internacional Brazil, Vfb Stuttgart and Afc Ajax.

Ajax played two matches; first against Inter Milan and second against Vfb Stuttgart. Ajax lost both matches and ended 4th. Coach Adri Koster stated at the press conference, it is questionable if the organisers are inviting us (ranked 4th.) again next year.
For Ajax this was their first experience in the Middle East.