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The Story

On the second day of the Hope Tour Najaf programme, together with the Provincial Reconstruction Team and the Najaf Provincial Government, we arranged a game between the PRT team, US military, their Ugandan security team and the Iraq Army at FOB Endeavour.
Since they work together closely, we wanted to bring them together through the game of football and let them experience the joy this game can bring.
The game was won by the Iraqi Army, but the result was irrelevant, as the camaraderie created on the day went a long way in establishing a long-lasting friendship between Iraqis and Americans.

This image was taken at the end of the game as the Iraqi players gathered around the tallest US soldier, hugging, shaking hands and laughing.

This game has become a regular fixture between the Iraqis and the Americans.

This image was taken by FC Unity founder Yamam Nabeel.

Najaf, Iraq
31st July 2008

Sha’ab National Stadium, Baghdad, Iraq
22nd May 2009

Najaf, Iraq
31st July 2008