Al-Hamadi Named in Iraq Squad - Ipswich Town News

Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been named in the Iraq squad for their October World Cup qualifiers against Palestine and South Korea.

The Iraqis, who are currently third in Group B after two matches, take on the Palestinians in Basra on Thursday 10th October, then the South Koreans away in Yongin on the following Tuesday.

Al-Hamadi, 22, has previously won 14 full caps, scoring three international goals.

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