Story byAlex Aoraha played for Iraq at the 2023 Under-20 World Cup in Argentina []BBCThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:26 AM UTC·1 min readQueens Park Rangers midfielder Alex Aoraha has joined Iraqi top-flight side Al Zawraa SC. The 23-year-old has made a permanent switch to the Baghdad-based side having made his debut for Iraq's national team in November 2022. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAoraha, who qualifies to play for Iraq through his father, joined QPR as an 11-year-old and made one senior appearance for the R's in a Carabao Cup tie in August 2023. He previously spent time on loan at Ebbsfleet United in the National League in 2024."This was an exciting opportunity for him - he has been nothing but professional and hard-working during my time here and long before that too," QPR chief executive Christian Nourry told the club website. Rangers have not disclosed whether a fee was paid for Aoraha's transfer. Transfers - January 2026Latest QPR news, analysis and fan viewsListen to QPR content on BBC Sounds.