MATCH DAY:IRAQ VS ZAMBIÀ

raq host Zambia this Evening at the Al-Madina International Stadium in an international friendly match as they meet for the first time.

The Lions of Mesopotamia return to action for the first time since a 1-1 draw with Lebanon in the World Cup qualifiers in February and they are looking forward for a victory going into this game as they have only won one match in their last Ten game,a win against Uganda and they are using this match as part of their preparations for the World Cup Qualifiers against UAE and Syria as Iraq aim to break into the fourth round despite slim chances.

Meanwhile, Chipolopolo of Zambia have had unsuccessful performance in as far as International football is concerned as they have have to qualify for a major Tournament with the latest being Africa Cup of Nations and are already eliminated from the race for the Qatar showpiece after finishing third in their group in the second round.

The Match between Iraq this evening will be played outside the FIFA INTERNATIONAL WINDOW and both Teams are expected to use locally assembled players with Kickoff set at 19:00hrs CAT.