AFC Asian Cup
Ayash, who is expected to captain Yemen in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, arrived in Erbil on Thursday to sign the contract, which has an option for renewal.
Erbil are currently eighth in the Iraq Premier League standings after having played eight matches.
Ayash, 32, played a leading role as Yemen sealed a debut appearance in the AFC Asian Cup Finals (South Yemen qualified in 1976), as the West Asian side finished second in Group F of the Qualifiers behind Philippines.
Yemen will play in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 with Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq and Vietnam for company.
They open their campaign against Iran on January 7, play Iraq five days later and complete their group campaign against Vietnam on January 16.
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