Basra Governorate is intensifying its preparations to host the international football four-nation tournament set to begin this coming Friday, with the participation of the teams from Iraq, Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon. This comes amid organizational, security, and technical preparations to ensure the success of the tournament.
The governorate is witnessing joint coordination between the local government and the Iraqi Football Association to complete the hosting requirements and provide all necessary supplies, ensuring that the competitions are held in a manner befitting Basra's sports stature and its ability to host international championships.
In this context, a series of coordination meetings have been held between the Iraqi Football Association and the local government, attended by Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani, the head of the security committee in the province council Aqeel Al-Frejy, and several security leaders and association members, to discuss security and organizational aspects and distribute tasks among the relevant committees.
For his part, the second deputy of the president of the Iraqi Football Association and supervisor of the tournament, Mohammed Nasser, confirmed that cooperation with the local government has contributed to reaching advanced stages of preparations, noting that the efforts of supporting committees and workers represent a crucial element in the success of the hosting.
Basra aims to present a successful version of the tournament on both organizational and technical levels, reflecting its capabilities in hosting national teams and international football events, and enhancing its presence on the regional and international sports map.