Karim Allawi Homaidi (, 1 July 1928 – 22 July 2023) was an Iraqi footballer who played as a forward. He was one of the first players to play in the Iraq national team and also played for Al-Minaa.
International career In April 1951, Allawi started playing for the first Iraq national team, He was called by coach Dhia Habib to play in the first international friendly in the history of Iraqi football. On 6 May 1951, Allawi played his first international against Turkey B in Turkey, which ended 7–0 for Turkey B. Karim Allawi played in the inside left position and wore the No.10 jersey against the Turks.
Death Allawi Homaidi died in Basra on 22 July 2023, at the age of 95. Al-Minaa SC issued a statement mourning his death.
Honours Al-Minaa Hanna Al-Sheikh Cup: 1951 with Al-Minaa
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References
External links Iraqi national team players database Iraq - Record International Players - Hassanin Mubarak History of Iraqi Sports, 1951 Al-Minaa Club: Sailors of south