MUSCAT, JULY 30
Oman’s experienced coach Rasheed Jaber was named as head coach of Iraqi Premier League giants Al Quwa Al Jawiya Club (Air Force Club). The deal is for 2025-26 season and it is part of the Iraqi team's strategy to boost the technical performance following last season’s fifth place finish in the league standings.
Rasheed Jaber, one of Oman’s most respected and experienced football coaches, replaced former Iraqi coach Ali Abdul Jabbar, who had taken over mid season after the departure of Qatari coach Wissam Rizq, as the results of the team were not to the desired target.
The Iraqi club is counting now on the Omani tactician to revitalise the squad and mount a serious challenge for the league title and domestic competitions. Coach Rasheed, who hails from Salalah, will provide his wealth of managerial expertise to the Baghdad-based club. His most recent experience was with the Oman national team during the Asian qualifiers for 2026 Fifa World Cup. His previous coaching experience in Oman include stints with Dhofar, Seeb, Al Suwaiq and Oman Club.
Another Oman coach Talal Khalfan is also currently in Iraq’s league as he is serving as an assistant coach at Diyala Club. Attendance of both the Omani coaches in the Iraq’s league reflect on the national coaches expertise besides the trust of Iraqi clubs on the foreign coaching talent to enhance competitiveness and tactical innovation.
The other Arab and Gulf nationality coaches in Iraq’s league are from Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Al Quwa Al Jawiya, a historically dominant force in Iraqi football and one of the most decorated clubs in the country, will look to return to top form under the guidance of Rasheed Jaber, aiming to reclaim league glory and perform strongly in upcoming regional tournaments. The fans and club officials will eye for a better show of Al Quwa Al Jawiya club in this season under technical guidance of Jaber. The club concluded the 2024-25 season in fifth place, trailing behind Al Shorta, Al Zawraa, Zakho and Al Talaba.
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