Officially.. Al-Studying Contracts with Alaa Abdul Zahra

The club's administrative body announced the signing of the veteran striker Alaa Abdul Zahra, who is 37 years old, coming from Al-Minaa Club, to be one of the prominent offensive reinforcements for the student team in the upcoming stage.

Alaa Abdul Zahra is considered one of the shining names in Iraqi football over the past two decades, as he represented the national team in many major international matches and participated in important tournaments, leaving clear marks, which earned him a special place among Iraqi fans.

The veteran striker has a rich football experience both locally and internationally, having undergone several professional experiences in Qatar with clubs such as Al-Wakrah, Qatar SC, Al-Khor, and Al-Khritiyat. He also wore the jersey of Al-Shabab in the Jordanian league and had a prominent experience in the Sudanese league with Al-Merrikh Club, in addition to representing Iraqi football in Iranian stadiums through clubs such as Mes Kerman and Tractor, which has given him extensive experience in various football schools.

Locally, Abdul Zahra played for several of the most prominent Iraqi clubs, including Al-Police, Al-Zawraa, Al-Minaa, and Duhok, and during his journey, he was an influential player due to his technical value and leadership experience on the field, which makes his return to Al-Studying an important addition to the team that aims to restore its position among the top clubs in the Iraqi Stars League.

The fans of Al-Studying are counting heavily on this deal, as they see in Abdul Zahra an option capable of providing the team with additional offensive strength and the experience that young players within the group need, especially since the club is facing a tough season that requires a mix of enthusiasm and ambition along with experience and calmness in major matches.