Former Egyptian football star Mohamed Abu Trika praised Iraq's organization of the 25th Arab Gulf Cup in Basra and the "great" opening ceremony, he said.
Abu Trika sang through his Facebook account about Iraq and the Iraqis in an impressive way, saying, "Iraq means nobility, originality, the cradle of civilizations, the cradle of cultures, literature and art. In every part of Mesopotamia, in every city there is a great history and a past that is still embodied and tells a unique history." .
The former Egyptian national team star added, "There are no words to express the greatness of Iraq, a beautiful opening for the Gulf 25, and perhaps it is the beginning, O Iraq."
And stunned the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup in the Palm Trunk Stadium in Basra, the Iraqi and Arab football fans, so that some described it as a global show.
The opening ceremony was marked by a sequential presentation of Iraq's civilization and history throughout the past ages using the latest technology and visual effects.
Footage from the opening match of # Gulf 25 between # Iraq and # Oman # Al-Kass channels pic.twitter.com/7gyGKOMEnv
- Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) January 6, 2023
After the end of the opening ceremony, the opening match of the tournament between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman was held at the Basra International Stadium, which ended in a goalless draw.
The match was held in the first group competitions, which also includes Saudi Arabia and Yemen, who met later on the same stadium.