Ammo Baba: Iraq's footballing hero
The footballer and coach loved by the people of Iraq
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Ammo Baba was a beloved player, whose heading ability was legendary and who scored Iraq's first ever international goal. As a coach, Ammo Baba won many regional trophies for the Iraqi team and stood up to Saddam Hussein's sadistic son, Uday.
In 2009, thousands of Iraqis gathered at the National Football Stadium to attend the funeral of the player and coach, Emmanuel Baba Dawud, better known as Ammo Baba.
His brother, Banwal Baba Dawud, spoke to Ashley Byrne in 2016. The programme is a Made In Manchester Production.
(Picture: Ammos Baba's funeral. Credit: Getty Images)