Match Preview: Iraq vs Saudi Arabia
In the Lions’ latest effort to fully lift the ban on international matches, Saudi Arabia are set to play in Iraq for the first time since 1979. The match will be hosted in Basra and will...
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It’s the duty of every Iraqi football fan to support Ali Adnan at Udinese
The following article was written by Hassanane Balal, friend of SoccerIraq and owner of IraqFootball.me. You can find similar articles and content to this by visiting and subscribing to...
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Ali Adnan on the radar of Serie A leaders Napoli
“I’m going to stay and fight for my place in the team”. This was Ali Adnan’s answer to the Iraqi fans who questioned his decision to stay with Udinese after falling down...
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Ins & Outs: All you need to know about the transfer plans of Iraq’s expats
With the start of the summer transfer window, many of our favourite Iraqis abroad will be subject to much speculation as to where they will ply their trade in the upcoming season. Soccer Iraq...
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Iraqi football combos that you may have forgotten were teammates
We aren’t known for sending our players to Europe’s top leagues. In fact, many of Iraq’s internationals, past and present, enjoy life in the Gulf too much to worry about a move...
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Saad Abdul-Amir scores against ex-club to open up Al-Ahli account
Iraq midfielder, Saad Abdul-Amir, netted his first goal for new club Al-Ahli tonight (Monday) in their King’s Cup last-16 match against Al-Qadisiyah. Abdul-Amir made the move to the Jeddah...
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Sitting down with Santa Clara’s latest recruit, Osama Jabbar Rashid
Our latest exclusive interview is with Osama Rashid, following the midfielder’s recent move to Portuguese outfit C.D. Santa Clara. 1. Your time in Bulgaria was very short-lived. What was...
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Mohanad Abdulraheem signs for Dubai outfit Al Nasr
Al Nasr have announced the signing of Iraqi international Mohanad Abdulraheem to replace their Brazilian striker Wanderley. The deal will see the talisman represent Al Nasr in the ongoing...
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U-16 WT, Al Jawiya, Ahmed Yasin and more! 23/08/16 weekly round-up
Reporting from Iraq, Sami Aissa Iraqi Under-16s participating in the Women’s Asian Youth Championship Qualifiers The Under 16 Iraqi women’s team has travelled to Hanoi to take part in the...
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Iraq name provisional squad to play Australia and Saudi Arabia
Iraq head coach Radhi Shenaishil has named his 27-man provisional squad to face Australia and Saudi Arabia in the Lions’ crucial upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. The new manager, who has...
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Nationality Dilemma for Heerenveen Starlet Rewan Amin
Duhok-born Rewan Amin Mohammed, better known as Rewan Amin, is touted as one of Europe’s most promising youngsters. Being the son of a former Iraqi-Kurdish professional, the...
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