Yahya Al Saghir , the Iraqi football federation spokesperson has announced that his federation has agreed to the its Iranian counterparts request for re-scheduling the cancelled friendly match to be played in Tehran.

Team Melli was originally planned to play against Iraq in the UAE , however , that country’s federation citing several reasons did not approve the match between Iran and Iraq on its territory, hence the match was cancelled. Both teams were embarking on training camps in Dubai and a friendly match would have been ideal for both.

Iran suggested the match to be played in Tehran , but the Iraqi FA was reluctant due to difficulties and logistical problems of such trip. However , with this announcement today , it seems that the friendly match is on again. Iraq team is desperate for a strong friendly game before meeting Oman in Group B of FIFA World Cup qualification Asian Zone.

The scheduled friendly;y match in Azadi stadium would be on the 27th of May , which is 5 days after the Team Melli match against Oman.

There is no confirmation from the IRIFF yet .