Iraqi clubs continue transfer activity ahead of new football season

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi football clubs are moving forward with their transfer preparations ahead of the new season, with several teams announcing player and coaching deals. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya renewed the contract of coach Hassan Ahmed and extended agreements with foreign players Ruben Akwa and top scorer Lucas Santos, while also signing Hussein Naami from Jwlan. In the domestic market, Sheriff Abdulqadir left Police Club to join Al-Gurfa. Karama announced the signing of Nigerian player Cibola from Air Force Club, and Air Force Club reached an agreement with Tunisian coach Khaled Bin Yahya. Mohammed Saleh signed a contract to play for Mewa next season, while Mahmoud Khalil parted ways with the club. Mewa and Nawroz are competing for the transfer of 21-year-old left-back Ali Abdulamir. In Duhok, Resul Fazil left the team, while in Najaf Hamza Adnan and in Zakho Yusuf Al-Alusi also departed their respective clubs; Mohammed Qassim renewed his contract with Zawra. Defensive Technical Staff side Saqqar signed goalkeeper coach Ahmed Jasim.