Al-Karma's Iraqi head coach, Moamen Soliman, clarified the truth regarding negotiations to coach the Iraq national team.
The Iraq national team was eliminated from the Gulf Cup (Gulf 27) in the group stage in favor of Oman after a crazy scenario and a draw that decided qualification. (Read the details)
Moamen Soliman told FilGoal.com: "My name was indeed proposed for coaching the Iraq national team following the end of their participation in the Gulf Cup, but there has been no contact with the officials."
He added, "Iraqi fans always nominate my name among foreign coaches to lead the Iraq national team due to my winning titles and my good knowledge of the local league and Iraqi players."
Australian Graham Arnold is currently leading the Iraq national team, having guided them to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the second time in their history, and his contract continues until the 2027 Asian Cup.
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The Iraq national team is preparing to participate in the 2027 Asian Cup, where they are placed in Group D alongside Australia, Tajikistan, and Singapore.
Iraqi reports also revealed in this regard that Arnold will remain in his position until the Asian tournament despite calls for his dismissal.
Moamen Soliman has a significant record in Iraq, having won 7 titles, including 3 league titles, one Iraq Cup title, and one Super Cup title with Al-Shorta, as well as an Iraq Cup title with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.
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Moamen Soliman became the second most successful manager in winning the Iraqi league title with 3 trophies, behind Ayoub Odisho who has 4 titles.
Soliman took charge of the Iraqi club Al-Karma in the summer, and the team tops the league standings with 20 points after 8 rounds.
Moamen Soliman previously coached Zamalek, Smouha, and Misr Lel-Makkasa in the Egyptian league before moving to the Iraqi league.
