this, Yemen once again failed in the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, scoring no goal and conceded nine, but the Yemenis successfully gained a goalless draw to Iraq to win its first major point since 2014 edition. Between these competitions, Yemen participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round where they were grouped with Uzbekistan, minnows Singapore and fellow Arab rivals Saudi Arabia and Palestine. During their first games, Yemen got two points after two 2–2 draws over minnows Singapore away and more importantly, the encouraging draw to powerhouse Saudi Arabia in Bahrain, with the Yemenis taking the lead twice, to end their losing streak to Saudi Arabia since 2002. Yet, Yemen slumped later after receiving a 0–5 demolition from Uzbekistan, before beating Palestine 1–0 to gain its first major win in this qualification round. However, disappointment would soon return when Yemen suffered a heartbreaking loss to Singapore 1–2 and put its qualification at risk. Recent results and forthcoming fixtures 2022 2023 Coaching staff Managerial history Caretaker managers are listed in italics Zaki Osman (1970) Alan Gillett (1977) Timur Segizbayev (1979–1982) Dr. Azzam Khalifa 1 (1989–1990) Luciano de Abreu (1993–1994) Ali Saleh Abad (1996) Omar Bashami (1996) Mojahed Al Saraha (1997) Hazem Jassam (1997) Salem Abdel Rahman (1997) Hazem Jassam (1997–1999) Roberto Fernandes (1999) Zoran Đorđević (1999–2000) Luciano de Abreu (2000–2002) Mahmoud Abou-Regaila (2002) Torsten Spittler 2 (2002) Abdullah Saqr Baamer 3 (2002) Hazem Jassam (2002–2003) Ahmed Ali Qasem (2003) Milan Živadinović (2003–2004) Amine Al-Sunaini (2004) Rabah Saâdane (2004–2005) Ahmed Alraay (2006) Mohsen Saleh (2006–2009) Hamza Al Jamal (2009) Sami Hasan Al Nash (2009) Srećko Juričić (2009–2010) Amine Al-Sunaini (2010–2012) Sami Hasan Al Nash (2012) Tom Saintfiet (2012–2013) Sami Hasan Al Nash (2013) Vladimir Petrović (2013–2014) Miroslav Soukup (2014–2015) Amine Al-Sunaini (2015–2016) Ahmed Ali Qasem (2016) Abraham Mebratu (2016–2018) Ján Kocian (2018–2019) Sami Hasan Al Nash (2019–2021) Ahmed Ali Qasem (2021) Nenad Nikolić (2021–2022) Amin Al-Sanini (2022) Adel Amrouche (2022) Miroslav Soukup (2022–present) Notes Dr. Azzam Khalifa served as the first coach of the unified Yemen football team. Torsten Spittler, the youth national team coach, was selected by the YFA to take charge of the team at the 2002 Arab Cup with a squad composed of youth team and senior players. However, after one friendly match, the FA overturned this decision and appointed Hazem Jassam instead. Abdullah Saqr Baamer served as caretaker coach during the 2002 Arab