Former Al-Shorta SC player Dominique Mendy warns Senegal against underestimating Iraq

Dominique Mendy, a former Al-Shorta SC defensive midfielder, has cautioned the Senegal national team against underestimating Iraq in their upcoming match. Mendy, who played in the Iraqi league, believes the Iraqi team possesses qualities that could challenge any opponent. He described the Iraqi championship as very physical and competitive, noting that many national team players compete in the local league, which indicates its high standard. Mendy also stated that he knows several key Iraqi players, some of whom were his teammates, including Jalal Hassan, Ahmed Basim, Manaf Younis, Ahmed Yahya, and Mohamed Ali. He highlighted that Iraq also has players based abroad and a dangerous number 9 striker capable of making a difference. Mendy pointed out that Iraq showed promise in their match against Norway, despite a loss, and possesses players who can impact the game at any moment. He emphasized that Iraq's main strength lies in their fighting spirit, as they have little to lose and will give their all until the final whistle.