Iraqi Stars League round 28 kicks off: Key clashes ahead
In an attempt to catch up, fifth-place Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya travels to play relegation-threatened Diyala (19th) today. Second-place Al-Zawra'a (55 points) welcome Al-Karma (11th) to Baghdad, while third-place Zakho host Naft Maysan (8th) in an attempt to solidify their position. Erbil (12th) will play Al-Naft (9th) on Wednesday as well.
League leaders Al-Shorta (56 points) will travel to play Al-Mina'a (16th) on Thursday. Al-Najaf (15th) faces Karbala (18th) in a match to move up the league standings, while fourth-place Al-Talaba plays Al-Kahrabaa (13th) in an attempt to hold onto their position.
Al-Karkh (10th) will play Newroz (14th) on Friday, while Naft Al-Basra (17th) will host Al-Qasim (6th). After winning the Gulf Club Champions League, Duhok (7th) will host bottom-place Al-Hudood on Saturday to wrap up the festivities.
Mohanad Ali 'Mimi' of Al-Shorta continues to lead the goal-scoring rankings with 20 goals, ahead of Amjad Attwan (13 goals) and Gustavo Henrique (16 goals) of Zakho. Another thrilling round of Iraqi football action is in store!
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