Nashat Akram was a major factor in the team, his great vision and mentality helped the team to win the 2007 Asian Cup; Nashat Akram was part of almost all Iraq's goals in the Asian Cup. He scored the opening goal against the 3–1 victory over Australia in the 23rd minute, and also made the assist for the 2nd goal by Hawar, and was part of the third goal.
Nashat Akram was a key player in the team, his exceptional vision and mindset contributed to the team's victory in the 2007 Asian Cup; Nashat Akram played a significant role in almost all of Iraq's goals during the Asian Cup. He scored the opening goal against Australia in the 23rd minute, assisted for Hawar's second goal, and was involved in the third goal.