Death strikes Al-Shorta star

On a night where the bitterness of loss blended with the spirit of challenge and loyalty to the national jersey, sadness loomed after the tragic news of the death of Ahmed Yahya's uncle, the star of Al-Shorta and defender of the Iraq national team, this evening. The player now finds himself in a tough human situation just days before a crucial international obligation. Despite this painful tragedy and psychological shock, close sources revealed that as soon as the funeral rites were completed and condolences were offered to his family, he made a brave and decisive decision to join the Iraq national team camp in Basra directly, setting a remarkable example of discipline and national commitment to serve the Iraqi squad at this critical time. This strong determination from Ahmed Yahya continues the impressive and outstanding performances he has delivered this season with Al-Shorta, both locally in the Iraq Stars League and continentally in the AFC Champions League. In the local level, Iraq Stars League: Yahya has played 12 starting matches, making his offensive and defensive mark with skill and scoring 3 crucial goals. In the continental level, AFC Champions League: he stood out as one of the best full-backs in the tournament, successfully scoring one goal and assisting two others, directly contributing to the results of the Green Lantern. The return of Ahmed Yahya and his swift joining of the Basra camp holds significant tactical importance for Australian head coach Graham Arnold; it is now certain that he will be heavily relied upon as a starter in the lineup of the Lions of Mesopotamia during the upcoming friendly matches of the Basra International Tournament. This absolute reliance on Yahya positions him as the savior on the left flank, especially after the official confirmation of the absence of the starting full-back Merchas Doski due to a knee injury, making the Al-Shorta full-back the winning bet and the primary tactical weapon for Arnold in the anticipated Basra clash.