Baghdad: Iraqi police say a female suicide bomber has targeted soccer fans in a cafe as they were celebrating Iraq's win in a World Cup qualifying game.
Police Col. Azad Issa says 27 people were wounded when the woman detonated her explosives belt in front of the popular cafe in Qara Tappah, about 120 kilometres (75 miles) northeast of Baghdad.
He says the attack occurred about 5 pm as people were celebrating shortly after Iraq beat China 2-1 during today's away game.
Issa says the wounded included seven policemen and 20 civilians.
