Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Basra: Air Force Club's talismanic captain Hammedi Ahmed was named the 2018 AFC Cup Most Valuable Player after playing yet another pivotal role in the Iraqi side's capture of the 2018 AFC Cup at the Basra Sport City Stadium on Saturday.
Ahmed, 29, put his team on the road to a historic third title with his strike in the 22nd minute, his eighth goal of the 2018 campaign, ensuring Air Force Club took a firm hold of the final in front of their adoring fans.
""I dedicate this award to the club management, the technical team, my colleagues, and most importantly, to my family," said Ahmed.
"We went into the game with great desire to win the title, our coach watched Altyn Asyr's previous matches and had a detailed plan for us."
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