In the 1978 Asian Games, He scored a goal in Iraq's 2-0 win over China in the preliminary group stage. In the semifinal group stage, He scored in Iraq's 3-0 win over Kuwait and another goal in Iraq's 3-0 win against India. Iraq lost in the Bronze medal game with China by a single goal. Saeed was also part of the Iraq military national football team squad that won the 1979 CISM World Military Championship in Kuwait City. He scored a goal against Austria in a 4–0 win, scored another goal in Iraq's big 5–0 win against Bahrain in the group stage. He scored in Iraq's semifinal match with Kuwait in a 2–0 win. He also scored Iraq's first kick in the penalty shootout, in the final, against Italy after a 0–0 draw. Iraq won 4–3 on penalties and achieved the military cup.