Zain Iraq, the Official Sponsor of the Lions of Mesopotamia
In its continued efforts and work to support the youth and sports sector, Zain Iraq, part of Zain Group - a leading mobile telecom innovator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the normalization body of the Iraqi Football Association held a press conference announcing the details of Zain's sponsorship contract for the Iraqi national football team, which is considered the most valuable contract in the history of Iraqi football, which extends for a year, starting from the date of the official signing of the sponsorship deal that was concluded earlier last year, in November 2020.
A Strategic Partnership Between Zain Iraq and the Normalization Body of the Iraqi Football Association in Support of the National Team and Its Future Endeavors
In its continued efforts and work to support the youth and sports sector, Zain Iraq, part of Zain Group - a leading mobile telecom innovator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the normalization body of the Iraqi Football Association held a press conference announcing the details of Zain's sponsorship contract for the Iraqi national football team, which is considered the most valuable contract in the history of Iraqi football, which extends for a year, starting from the date of the official signing of the sponsorship deal that was concluded earlier last year, in November 2020.
The conference was held at Zain Iraq headquarters in Baghdad in the presence of the normalization body of the Iraqi Football Association, a number of football players, and media. The sponsorship is based on a strategic partnership between Zain Iraq and the Iraqi Federation, which will contribute to supporting the most popular games in Iraq, specifically supporting the national team in several areas, including the establishment of training camps inside and outside Iraq, and sports activities for the national team that would improve the capabilities of the players and harmony among them, which would ultimately contribute to reaping distinguished results in the upcoming challenges.
Zain Iraq CEO, Ali Al-Zahid said, "We are happy to continue supporting the national team for what it represents for us as Iraqis, which is an icon and symbol that we all rally around and a source of joy in the hearts of the people. Our sponsorship is part of Zain Iraq’s strategy which aims to support and empower youth and related sectors, including sports. The sponsorship with the Iraq Football Association complement’s Zain Iraq’s initiatives in supporting Iraqi sports, and we have confidence in the team that will continue to represent Iraq in the best way and honor Iraqi football.”
Al-Zahid thanked the normalization body for its contribution in developing the football sector despite the challenges it faced in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the team of players and administrators. Zain Iraq CEO expressed his gratitude for the efforts made by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in providing continuous support, allowing for better result achievements in upcoming regional and international endeavors.
For his part, head of the normalization body of the Iraqi Football Association, Iyad Bunyan, said, “A sponsorship agreement with one of the biggest companies in Iraq, Zain Iraq, provides motivation and material support to the game association and the national team, allowing for an appropriate environment by setting up training camps and friendly matches that will be reflected positively on the results of the national team. He added, "all efforts are aimed at providing the appropriate atmosphere for the national team, including administrators and players, given the position it occupies with the Iraqi people, and we have confidence in the players that they will continue their victories in their way to the World Cup.”
The captain of the national team, Ahmed Ibrahim, expressed his happiness with this sponsorship and presence in training camps and matches to ensure the needs of the players are met, as Zain Iraq is one of the major companies in Iraq, which is very close to the athletes and the players of the national team. Zain has a long history of supporting the sports sector and youth, especially football, which contributed to the development of the work of the Football Association in Iraq through its initiatives and its embrace of athletic abilities.
It is important to note that Zain Iraq, as the first supporter of youth and sports in Iraq, has many initiatives that champion this sector through its sponsorship of many international forums, including its sponsorship of the legends match and many international matches, which have contributed greatly to lifting the international ban on Iraqi stadiums allowing the full encouragement and support of the Iraqi public for the Iraqi teams and clubs.