The stolen cup returns to the Iraqi Al-Zawra club after 19 years
The Iraqi Al-Zawraa Club announced the return of the Perseverance Cup, which it won in 1999, which was stolen 19 years ago.
The club stated in an official statement that Al-Zawraa fan, Raad Odeh, handed over to the club's management the cup in a gesture that reflects the fan's loyalty and keenness on the history of his club, which is one of the oldest Iraqi clubs.
The fan, Raad Odeh, found the perseverance cup in one of the shops, and he bought it and handed it over to the club as a contribution to preserving its history. The fan was honored with the club’s shield by the Chairman of the Board of Directors Falah Hassan, who described the initiative as demonstrating the loyal fans of Al-Zawraa’s keenness on the club’s property.
In a related context, the Al-Zawra administration called on the public to take the initiative in returning the lost cups to the club's coffers and to contribute to preserving the club's history.
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