Abahani Krlra Chakra Um ited yesterday signed Nazar All Hossain — one of the two Iraqi footballers recruited recently — In a bid to beef up their famished frontline

While his compatriot Jamal Jabbar will, in al! likelihood, go back to his country soon, striker Nazar All Is all set to make his debut in the local soccer circuit on May 29. Sunday with the sky blues seeking passage to the final of the third DMFA Cup against formidable Muktijoddha In the second semifinal.

The 26-year-old striker from Iraq's First Division Oil Club with a haul of 30 goals last season will don number 20 shirt for Abahani. the runners up of last year's curtain-raising meet.

The Dhanmondl outfit who were hit hard In this year's soccer players transfers with some of their key footers pledging allegiance for Muktl joddha Sangsad Krlra Chakra, are planning to recruit a defender also from Iraq.