1956–57 Iraqi Central Cup Championship

The 1956–57 Iraqi Central Cup Championship was the 9th season of the Iraqi Central League (the top division of football in central Iraq, including the capital city of Baghdad, from 1948 to 1974) and the first season under the name of Cup Championship. Seven teams competed in the tournament.

It was played as a double-elimination tournament, with the team that got knocked out earliest being relegated. Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab won their first title, and the first title in the history of the teams that were later merged to form Amanat Baghdad. They beat Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Al-Malikiya 1–0 in the final.

The opening match was a 1–1 draw between Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Al-Malikiya and Al-Numan. The replay of that game was played on 18 December with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Al-Malikiya winning 3–1 thanks to goals by Ammo Semsam and Abbas Hammoudi, with Namiq Yousif scoring for Al-Numan.

Participants

Matches

Final

References

External links
 Iraqi Football Website

Category:Iraqi Central League seasons
Iraq
Category:1956 in Iraq
Category:1957 in Iraq