Iraq 0-0 Oman in Arabian Gulf Cup's opener
- 07 Jan 2023
Iraqi and Omani players during the match in Basra on Friday. WAM
Hosts Iraq and Oman ended the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup's opener in an expected draw on Friday at the Basra International Stadium amidst high turnout.
The tournament opened earlier on Friday in the presence of the heads of Gulf football federations. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, also attended the opening match as Iraq stages the tournament for the first time since 1979.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar are also taking part in the eight-team tournament which runs until Jan.19. The entire tournament is being played in the city of Basra with the Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium as the second of the two venues.
