Nihad Muhammad Owaid Watif (born 14 January 2001) is an Iraqi footballer who plays as a left winger for Al-Talaba in Iraq Premier League.

[7] He scored his first goal on matchday six in a defeat to Al Kahraba[8] Nihad had a breakout year with Al Karkh, scoring 9 goals and helping his team to a 12th-place finish and a semi final appearance in the FA Cup.

[9] Following his impressive season with Al Karkh, he joined Iraqi side Al-Talaba.

[13] He made his debut three days later, missing a penalty but still managing to score a brace, including a last minute goal in order to give his team a 2-1 win over Al Mina'a.

Nihad received a red card against Thailand as Iraq lost 2–1,[18] but returned to the side in the knockout stages, helping the team finish in 3rd place and qualify to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games football Tournament.