Lifting the ban on Iraq's stadiums.. "The Lions of Al-Rafidain" receives the "White" at Al-Madina International Stadium
The national team tied with Iraq 2-2 in the first leg at Zabeel Stadium.
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The Iraqi Football Association confirmed that the ban on Iraqi stadiums has been lifted, and that the Iraqi team will be able to play its next match with the UAE national team at Al-Madina International Stadium in Baghdad on the 24th of next March.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, President of the Iraqi Football Association, Adnan Darjal, said on the official website of the Football Association on “Facebook”, that the International Football Association announced its official approval to hold the national team match against its UAE counterpart at the International City Stadium in Baghdad, as part of the Asian qualifiers. Qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
Darjal said, "I informed the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, by phone of the news, and offered my congratulations to Iraqi sports and athletes," stressing that "Baghdad and all Iraqi cities are ready to receive brothers and friends from all over the world with great welcome."
He added, "The approval of the FIFA came after the efforts made by the Federation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the positive moves and the resounding success in organizing international matches that were held in Baghdad."
Darjal indicated that "Iraq is fully prepared to embrace the Emirati brothers in Baghdad, and we look forward to this match being a good sign for Iraqi football, and to appear in the best form in organizational terms."
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