Iraqi National Football Team Call-Up

On Wednesday, matches of the 17th round of the Iraqi Stars Football League will take place. Two games will be held on the 'Al-Nasiriya' stadium. Teams will compete for victory in the ongoing championship.

Former Iraq national football team captain Alaa Zahra has left Al-Wasat club after failing to agree on a new contract. His departure will be a significant change for the team for the remainder of the season.

A unique event occurred in the Iraqi Premier League: Nigerian footballer Fidelis Koko scored three goals from penalties in one match, while his Syrian counterpart failed to convert two spot kicks.

In an Iraqi Premier League match, Naft Al-Wasat and Al-Zawraa failed to determine the winner, finishing with a 0-0 draw. Both teams demonstrated solid defensive play, not allowing their opponent to score. This result will impact the league standings.

Iraqi football in previous decades was filled with great strikers. We can suffice by mentioning big names like Falah Hassan. These players left a significant mark on the history of national sports.