Assyrian Sports
Hall of Fame
Soccer



YOUWARESH
BINYAMIN

Brief History

In 1942, he represented the Mosul Primary Schools Select team, playing against other cities in Iraq.

 

In 1944, moved to Kirkuk and joint  (IPC), were he selected to represent the (IPC) Football Team in many games inside and outside Iraq. The team was the Championship winners for all Middle East Associated Companies for 5 years.

 

In 1956, and after playing for the Assyrian 1st Division soccer team, and Kirkuk City Select team more than 10 years, he was selected to represent the First Assyrian National Soccer Team which played against The Iranian Taj Club in Baghdad and Tehran.

 

In 1962, he became the first soccer coach for the Assyrian Youth team in Kirkuk where he stayed for 8 years.

 

In addition to Football (Soccer), his athletic talents included Tennis and Swimming.

 

Total games played against foreign teams: 45

 
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