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Al Jawiya win Al-Zaidan Martyrs tournament

Al Jawiya’s orange-shirted side won the Al-Zaidan Martyrs tournament final on penalties against Al-Shorouq.

By Iraq Times Newsroom4 Oct 2026, 00:00

Al Jawiya win Al-Zaidan Martyrs tournament

Al Jawiya won the Al-Zaidan Martyrs tournament after defeating Al-Shorouq in a penalty shootout in Abu Ghraib. The final was decided after regular play failed to produce a winner.

The local tournament title gives the side a celebratory result and highlights grassroots football activity around the capital. Aray News Agency reported that Al Jawiya lifted the trophy wearing orange shirts.

Original reporting: Aray News Agency ↗