Hamza Qasim


Hamza Qasim is a retired Iraqi football goalkeeper, who played with Iraq national football team in 1957 Pan Arab Games. He also played for Al-Minaa.

Coaching career

Qasim served as coach for his former team Al-Minaa for the years 1971 to 1974.

Multi-talent and activities

Qasim was born in Basra, and is a multi-sport player. In addition to being an international footballer, he is a basketball player in the Iraq national basketball team. He is also a player in the athletics.
Qasim founded the first Iraqi Badminton Federation, and founded the first team for badminton in Iraq, the Men's Team and Women's Team in 1970s.

Personal life

Qasim is married to the famous Iraqi actress Salima Khudhair and lives with her in Baghdad. and they have one son, the actor Wissam Hamza