The match between Air Force and Najaf in the quarter-finals of the Iraq Cup witnessed an unfortunate incident involving the striker of the Eagles, Issam Al-Sabhi, who left the field affected by his injury at the end of the first half, specifically in the 45+2 minute, which is the same time the team scored the leading goal through player Misuki Olmo.

Al-Sabhi's exit was forced, as he appeared to be in severe pain, prompting the coaching staff to substitute him immediately, and he was then taken directly to the hospital for urgent medical examinations to determine the nature and severity of the injury, raising concerns among fans and the coaching staff alike.

Despite the injury, the Iraqi striker was keen to reassure his fans, as he posted a brief message on his official account saying:

"Thank God"

This came after his team won 3-1 against Najaf, confirming a high morale and relief from the match result, despite his personal ordeal.

As of the time of preparing this report, the Air Force administration or the medical team has not issued an official statement regarding the type of injury and the potential duration of absence, leaving significant questions about Al-Sabhi's ability to catch up with the upcoming matches, especially since the team aims to reach the furthest point in the tournament and compete for the title.

It is worth noting that Issam Al-Sabhi is considered one of the important elements in the Air Force's attack line, and any long absence would be a significant loss, especially given the pressure of matches and the intensifying competition in the knockout stages.