Adnan Dirjal

Adnan Dirjal (; born 26 January 1960 in Baghdad) is an Iraqi former professional footballer, as well as a former national team coach, and former Minister of Youth and Sports.

International career Dirjal made the step into international football early, helping Iraq win both the CISM World Military Championship and the Gulf Cup in 1979. He later played at three Olympic Games, in 1980, 1984 and 1988, three Gulf Cup victories, and the Asian Games win over Kuwait in 1982. The biggest disappointment in a glittering career was missing the World Cup finals in Mexico in 1986 through injury.

Political career Dirjal secured a position in Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi's cabinet in May 2020 when he was appointed Minister of Youth and Sports.

Administrative career On 14 September 2021, Dirjal became the president of Iraq Football Association. He was later succeeded by his deputy Younis Mahmoud on 23 May 2026.

Career statistics International goals Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 25 March 1981 Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh 2–0 2–0 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification 2. 28 March 1984 Royal Oman Police Stadium, Muscat 1–0 1–1 7th Arabian Gulf Cup 3. 27 September 1986 Daegu Stadium, Daegu 1–0 2–1 1986 Asian Games

Personal life Dirjal has three sons and one daughter. One of them is Muhannad Darjal, who played professionally for Al Wakrah as a defender.