1989 Peace and Friendship Cup
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The 1989 Peace and Friendship Cup was a seven-team friendly football tournament, held in Kuwait City
, Kuwait
from 30 October to 12 November 1989. The timing of
this tournament was a year after the end of Iran-Iraq War
. Some notable sporting personalities attended this tournament such as Juan Antonio Samaranch
, João Havelange
and Michel Platini
.
The seven-teams that participated in this tournament were: Kuwait
as Host, Iran
Third Place Team of 1988 Asian Cup, Iraq
who had Participated in 1988 Olympic Games, South Yemen
, Lebanon
and two countries from Africa Uganda
and Guinea
.
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Group B
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Ahmed Radhi Ronald Vvubya Magid Musisi
1 Goals Mojtaba Moharrami
Shahrokh Bayani
Mohammad Hassan Ansarifard
Abdullah Al-Asfoor Paul Hasule
Umar Senoga
Head coach: 
Ali Parvin
Head Coach: 
Polly Ouma
Kuwait City
-Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:...
, Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
from 30 October to 12 November 1989. The timing of
this tournament was a year after the end of Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Iraq War
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between the armed forces of Iraq and Iran, lasting from September 1980 to August 1988, making it the longest conventional war of the twentieth century...
. Some notable sporting personalities attended this tournament such as Juan Antonio Samaranch
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Don Juan Antonio Samaranch y Torelló, 1st Marquis of Samaranch, Grandee of Spain , known in Catalan as Joan Antoni Samaranch i Torelló , was a Catalan Spanish sports administrator who served as the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001...
, João Havelange
João Havelange
Jean-Marie Faustin Goedefroid de Havelange , more commonly known as João Havelange , was the 7th President of FIFA, serving from 1974 to 1998. He received the title of Honorary President when leaving office. He succeeded Sir Stanley Rous and was succeeded by Joseph Blatter...
and Michel Platini
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a former French football player, manager and current president of UEFA. Platini was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top goalscorer and voted the best player. He participated in the 1978, 1982...
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The seven-teams that participated in this tournament were: Kuwait
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
as Host, Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
Third Place Team of 1988 Asian Cup, Iraq
Iraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
who had Participated in 1988 Olympic Games, South Yemen
South Yemen national football team
The South Yemen national football team was the national team of South Yemen between 1965 and 1989. It took part in the Asian Cup finals in 1976, losing 0-8 to Iran and 0-1 to Iraq...
, Lebanon
Lebanon national football team
The Lebanon national football team represents the Republic of Lebanon in international association football. Their official nickname is The Cedars...
and two countries from Africa Uganda
Uganda national football team
The Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations...
and Guinea
Guinea national football team
The Guinea national football team, nicknamed Syli national , is the national team of Guinea and is controlled by the Fédération Guinéenne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals, and their best finish in the African Nations Cup was second in the 1976...
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Group stage
Group A| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | |
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Group B
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
 IraqIraq national football team The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:... |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
 GuineaGuinea national football team The Guinea national football team, nicknamed Syli national , is the national team of Guinea and is controlled by the Fédération Guinéenne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals, and their best finish in the African Nations Cup was second in the 1976... |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
 South YemenSouth Yemen national football team The South Yemen national football team was the national team of South Yemen between 1965 and 1989. It took part in the Asian Cup finals in 1976, losing 0-8 to Iran and 0-1 to Iraq... |
2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 |
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Semi finals
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Goal Scorers
2 Goals Majid Namjoo-MotlaghMajid Namjoo-Motlagh
Majid Namjoo-Motlagh is a former Iranian football player and now manager.-International career:Namjoo-Moltagh debuted for the Iran national football team on May 28, 1986 in a friendly match against China in Beijing. He made 45 appearances for Iran from 1986 to 1997.-Managerial...
Ahmed Radhi Ronald Vvubya Magid Musisi
Majid Musisi
Majid Musisi Mukiibi is regarded by many as Uganda's best football player of all-time.Musisi, who was Uganda’s first professional footballer to make it to Europe, started his career with second division side Mulago. His eye for goals caught the eye of several top clubs, with SC Villa getting the...
1 Goals Mojtaba Moharrami
Mojtaba Moharrami
Mojtaba Moharrami is a former Iranian football player and now coach. He is current head coach of Steel Azin B.Moharrami made 37 appearances for the Iran national football team.....
Shahrokh Bayani
Shahrokh Bayani
Shahrock Bayani is a Iranian football Midfielder who played for Iran in the 1984 Asian Cup. He also played for Esteghlal.- International Records :-External links:*...
Mohammad Hassan Ansarifard
Mohammad Hassan Ansarifard
Mohammad Hassan Ansarifard is a former Iranian football player, having played in Persepolis F.C. and the Iranian national football team. He is currently the chairman of Rah Ahan F.C.. He is the younger brother of Abbas Ansarifard.-Playing career:...
Abdullah Al-Asfoor Paul Hasule
Paul Hasule
Paul Edwin Hasule was a former captain and coach of The Cranes. He had been involved in the national team setup as player and coach for 25 years....
Umar Senoga
IranIran national football teamThe national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
Head coach: Ali ParvinAli Parvin
Ali Parvin , born September 25, 1947 in Tehran) is a retired Iranian football player, coach and a current administrator. He is one of the most famous footballers ever to play in Iran, and is regarded as one of the best from Iran.-Club career:...
UgandaUganda national football teamThe Uganda national football team, nicknamed The Cranes, is the national team of Uganda and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations...
Head Coach: Polly Ouma