Jorvan Vieira joins the elite in AFC Asian Cup

Vieira was the architect of one of the greatest triumphs in the history of the Asian game when he led Iraq to an extraordinary AFC Asian Cup win in Southeast Asia in 2007.

Deeply experienced in Asian and North African football, Vieira masterminded wins over highly-ranked opponents Australia and Korea Republic, before Younis Mahmoud’s goal against Saudi Arabia sealed a history-making 1-0 win in the final in Jakarta.

Iraq’s win came just two months after Vieira’s appointment as head coach, adding another layer to a remarkable football story.