Maliki congratulates Hamoud on Iraq qualification to World Cup semi-finals

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki phoned the Head of the Iraqi Football Association, Najeh Hamood, and the coach of the Iraqi Youth Football Team, Hakim Shaker, to congratulate them for qualifying to the semi-final of the World Cup U 20 held in Turkey.The envoy of the Iraqi sport press union quoted Hamood as saying that ”The Premier send his congratulations for all players, training cadres, administration and the Iraqi fans who contributed in supporting the Iraqi team and proved their loyalty for their country and people.””All the Iraqis are looking forward for more successes and victories till winning the Would Cup, Almighty God willing,” he added. \END\