Iraqi American Mustafi Al-Garawi has made US college football history by wearing a jersey displaying his surname in Arabic. His team, Western Michigan University, lost the season opener 6-23 against ...

KALAMAZOO, MI –– For years, Mustafi Al-Garawi was just a number on the football field. But now, he’s got a name –– and a bigger purpose, too. Proudly honoring his heritage, the Western Michigan ...

One of Western Michigan's players made major headlines during the 2025 season in a historical way, but it wasn't for his play on the field. Mustafi Al-Garawi, a redshirt senior defensive tackle, had ...

A Western Michigan football player opened the 2025 season Friday night with a new team name on the front of his jersey, and a new display of his own name on the back. Mustafi Al-Garawi, a redshirt ...

Mustafi Al-Garawi jersey, explained: Why Western Michigan player is wearing Arabic characters on uniform | Sporting News The Western Michigan defensive tackle became the first player to wear Arabic on ...