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Al-Najaf FC
Al-Najaf Sports Club ( ar, نادي النجف الرياضي) is an Iraqi professional football club based in Najaf. They are members of the Iraqi Premier League. Al-Najaf has competed in the 2007 AFC Champions League. History In 1960, the city of Najaf began an active movement to establish a sports club after the athletes then felt the need of the city to a sports club that absorbed the energies of young people and their creations which are almost lost in the amateur leagues. Some of the dignitaries of the city were contacted for this purpose. The request was submitted to the Ministry of the Interior, which was responsible for the authorisation of sports clubs in Iraq at that time. The name of Al Ghiri Sports Club was proposed for this institution. In 1961, the Ministry of the Interior approved their request to establish the club and thus wrote the birth certificate of the first sports club in the city of Najaf and consisted of the first administrative body of Messrs. Naji Hassa ...
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Al-Najaf International Stadium
Al-Najaf International Stadium ( ar, ملعب النجف الدولي) is a newly built stadium in Najaf, Iraq, which was opened on 5 May 2018. It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Al-Najaf FC and Naft Al-Wasat SC. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 spectators and the construction was at an overall cost of $83.75 million funded entirely by Iraqi government. Design The final design by Kansas City-based 360 Architecture has won the competition and was selected by Iraqi Ministry of Youth and Sports. The first proposed design was to include an athletics track but it was agreed to remove it in order to achieve a football specific stadium. The sports complex also contains two additional stadiums with 400 and 2000 spectators respectively, mainly used for training. The religious ornaments and mosaics on the outer facade are inspired by Imam Ali's mosque which is 10 km away from the stadium. Prix Versailles 2019 Al Najaf International Stadium ha ...
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Najeh Humoud
Najeh Humoud (Arabic: ناجح حمود حريب) is a former football coach of Najaf FC and Iraq. He played in midfield for Kufa FC in the 1970s, and the Najaf province team but never managed to play in the Iraqi first division. He began his coaching career with Najaf FC in 1987, and helped the club to their first ever cup in 1998 as his team beat Al-Shorta 4-0 at the Al Shaab Stadium to lift the Umm Al-Maarak Cup. He went on to manage the Iraqi youth team in 1998 and worked as Zoran Smileski's assistant at the 1998 Asian Youth Championship. Najeh then coached the Iraq national football team in 1999. He was Vice-President of the Iraq Football Association The Iraq Football Association (IFA) ( ar, الاتحاد العراقي لكرة القدم) is the governing body of football in Iraq, controlling the Iraqi national team and the Iraqi Premier League. The Iraqi Football Association was founded ... from 2004-2011 and the president of the Iraq Football Association from 20 ...
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1997 Iraqi Elite Cup
The Seventh Mother of all Battles Championship ( ar, بطولة أم المعارك السابعة), commonly referred to as the 1997 Iraqi Elite Cup ( ar, كأس النخبة العراقي 1997), was the seventh occurrence of the Iraqi Elite Cup, organised by the Iraq Football Association. The top eight teams of the 1996–97 Iraqi Premier League competed in the tournament. In the final, held at Al-Shaab Stadium, Al-Najaf defeated Al-Shorta Al-Shorta Sports Club ( ar, نادي الشرطة الرياضي, lit=''Police Sports Club'') is an Iraqi sports club based in Al-Rusafa, Baghdad. It has teams in 17 different sports, more than any other Iraqi club, and the best known sectio ... 4–0. Group stage Group 1 Group 2 Semifinals Third place match Final References {{Reflist External links Iraqi Football Website Football competitions in Iraq 1997–98 in Iraqi football ...
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Iraqi Elite Cup
The Iraqi Elite Cup ( ar, كأس النخبة العراقي), known officially as the Baghdad Championship ( ar, بطولة بغداد) and previously known as the Mother of all Battles Championship ( ar, بطولة أم المعارك, ''Botola Umm Al-Ma'arik''), referring to the name that former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein referred to the Gulf War as, was an annual football competition in men's domestic Iraqi football that was usually held at the beginning of each season. It was founded in 1991, and its last edition was the 2003 edition. The top eight teams of the previous Iraqi Premier League season entered the competition, with the exception of the 1991 and 1993 editions, where the top six teams of the league entered. The teams were split into two groups, and the top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. The winners would contest the final, and the losers would play for third place. Although the cup was one of the four major domestic trophies attainable ...
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2005–06 Iraqi Premier League
The 2005–06 Iraqi Premier League kicked off on October 28, 2005. The 28 teams were split into four groups of seven. At the end of the group stage, the top three teams from each group (a total of 12 teams) advanced to the Elite Stage. In the Elite Stage, these 12 teams were split into four groups of three, with teams playing home and away against each team in their group respectively. The top team in each of the four groups moved on to the semi-finals, followed by a third place match and the final. Al-Zawraa won the league without losing a match. Group stage North Group Central Group 1 Central Group 2 South Group Elite stage Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Golden stage Semi-finals First legs Second legs ''Al-Najaf won 5–2 on aggregate'' ''Al-Zawraa won 3–1 on aggregate'' Third place match Final Match officials *Assistant referees: **Sabhan Ahmed **Ali Zaidan Match rules *90 minutes. *30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. *Penalty sh ...
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1995–96 Iraqi Advanced League
The 1995–96 Iraqi Advanced Clubs League was the 22nd season of the competition since its foundation in 1974. The name of the league was changed from ''Iraqi National Clubs First Division'' to ''Iraqi Advanced Clubs League''. The league title was won by Al-Zawraa for the third consecutive time. They also won the Iraq FA Cup for the fourth consecutive time, meaning they won three doubles in a row. In this season, a win was worth three points and the bonus point system from the previous season was removed. League table Results Season statistics Top scorers Hat-tricks References External links Iraq Football Association {{DEFAULTSORT:1995-96 Iraqi League Iraqi Premier League seasons 1995–96 in Iraqi football Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...

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Thair Jassam
Thair Jassam Homi (born 31 December 1959) is a coach and former Iraqi football player, also a coach. Jassam signed to manage Al-Najaf in the Iraqi premier league in November 9 of 2018, and is still leading the Najaf city team. Managerial statistics Honours Club Al-Faisaly SC (Amman) *Jordan FA Shield: 2011 *Jordan FA Shield: 2009 *2009 Tishreen Cup Al-Wehdat SC *Jordan FA Cup: 2009-2010 Al-Shorta *Iraqi Premier League: 2012–13 1 (one, unit, unity) is a number representing a single or the only entity. 1 is also a numerical digit and represents a single unit of counting or measurement. For example, a line segment of ''unit length'' is a line segment of length 1. I ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jassam, Thair Iraqi footballers Iraq international footballers Al-Shorta SC managers Living people 1959 births Association footballers not categorized by position Al-Faisaly SC managers Expatriate football managers in Jordan Iraqi football managers ...
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Mudhafar Jabbar Tawfik
Mudhafar Jabbar Tawfik (born 11 January 1965) is an Iraqi footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Mudhafar Jabbar is coaching Al-Hudood Al-Hudood Sports Club ( ar, نادي الحدود الرياضي, lit=''The Borders Sports Club'') is an Iraqi sports club based in Falastin Street, East Districts of the Tigris River, Baghdad. It has teams in various sports including football, b ... now. Career statistics International goals ''Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.'' Managerial statistics References External links * * * 1965 births Living people Iraqi footballers Iraq international footballers Olympic footballers of Iraq Footballers at the 1988 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Association football defenders Al-Rasheed players Al-Karkh SC players Iraqi football managers Al-Talaba SC managers {{Iraq-footy-bio-stub ...
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Nadhim Shaker
Nadhim Shaker Salim ( ar, ناظم شاكر سالم; 18 December 1958 – 11 September 2020) was an Iraqi football player and coach of the Iraq national team. Playing career Nadhim Shaker was one of the most talented defenders in Iraqi football history. He began his playing career at Al-Amal in 1976 before moving to (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya) the following year and played for the club until 1988, after which he became a player-manager for the Al-Salam club. He played for the Iraq national team from 1978 till 1986. The defender represented Iraq at the 1979 World Military Championship and at the 1986 FIFA World Cup finals in Mexico playing against Paraguay, Belgium and the hosts, Mexico. Managerial career On 8 December 2018, Shaker became the new coach for Erbil. He led the team in 17 games, winning five. He ended up leaving the team on 27 April 2019. Death Shaker died on 11 September 2020, at a hospital in Erbil from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq The COVID-19 pa ...
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Emad Mohammed
Emad Mohammed Ridha ( ar, عماد محمد رضا, born 24 July 1982) is a coach and former Iraqi football striker, currently managing Iraq U20. Club career On 25 June 2007, Emad renewed his contract with Sepahan for another season in a deal thought to be worth in the region of $600,000. International career Mohammed made his full international debut on 31 January 2000, against Lebanon in Beirut in a 0–0 draw. Managerial career Start with Al-Zawraa Emad Mohammed started his managerial career with hometown club Al-Zawraa. He retired from his playing career mid-season in 2014 to take over from Jamal Ali. The young manager did well in the regular season, finishing second in group A, level on points with Al Jawiya. However, Al Zawra’a massively underperformed in the playoffs, finishing dead last in group 1. Al Zawra’a decided not to extend his contract for the following season. Al Najaf Emad took over 7 games into the next season from the resigning Ali Wahab. The team e ...
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Qahtan Chathir Drain
Qahtan Chathir is an Iraqi football forward who played for Iraq in the 1996 Asian Cup. He also played for Al Talaba, Al Karkh, Al Ittihad, Al-Thaid, Al Sinaa. Career Playing career Qahtan Chathir played for Al Talaba, Al Karkh, Al Ittihad, Al-Thaid and Al Sinaa until he retired in 2007. Coaching career After retiring in 2007, he was named head coach of Al-Sinaa and held the position until 2013. Qahtan Chathir was appointed as Iraq U17 coach in 2014. He helped them to win the 2016 AFC U-16 Championship for the first time in Iraq's history. Statistics International goals :''Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.'' Managerial statistics Honors International Iraq U-16 *AFC U-16 Championship: 2016 File:2016 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Bombed-out buildings in Ankara following the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt; the impeachment trial of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff; Damaged houses during the 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh ... Referen ...
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