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Iraqi News
30-06-2025
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Iraqi Stars League ranked 12th in Asia in new AFC club competition rankings
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Stars League has been ranked as the 12th best league in the continent in the new club competition rankings for the 2024-2025 season, released by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday (June 29, 2025). The new classification places Iraq just outside the top ten, in a list dominated by the Saudi Pro League at number one, followed by Japan's and South Korea's K League 1. The UAE and Qatar round out the top five. This ranking provides a continental benchmark for the Iraqi Stars League as its domestic season nears its conclusion. The final round of matches is set for next Friday, July 4th. The top three positions in the league have already been decided, with Al-Shorta SC having clinched the championship with two rounds to spare, followed by Al-Zawra'a SC as runners-up, and Zakho SC securing third place.
Iraqi News
25-06-2025
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Al-Shorta crowned Iraqi Stars League champions for fourth consecutive season
Baghdad ( – Al-Shorta SC has officially been crowned champions of the 2024-2025 Iraqi Stars League, securing the title with two rounds still left to play. This victory marks the club's fourth consecutive league championship, cementing a remarkable era of dominance in Iraqi football. The Green Harp clinched the top spot after capitalizing on unexpected negative results from their closest rivals, Al-Zawra'a, in the final rounds. Al-Shorta finished the season with an impressive 83 points. Al-Zawra'a secured the runner-up position with 74 points, while Zakho finished third with 67 points. They were followed by Al-Talaba (60 points), Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (57 points), and Al-Karma (55 points), rounding out the top six. Al-Shorta's consistent performance throughout the season allowed them to pull away decisively in the final stages, affirming their status as the preeminent force in the league. Congratulations to Al-Shorta on their historic achievement.
Iraqi News
16-06-2025
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Al-Shorta open 6-point lead in Iraqi Stars League after Al-Zawra'a suffer shock loss
Baghdad ( – Al-Shorta SC took a giant leap towards securing the 2024-2025 Iraqi Stars League title on Sunday (June 15, 2025), following a dramatic day of results in Round 35 that saw their closest rivals, Al-Zawra'a, suffer a shock defeat. In a stunning result, Al-Qasim SC defeated title-chasing Al-Zawra'a 2-1 at Al-Zawra'a's home ground. Al-Qasim raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Mohammed Khalid (25′) and Saif Rasheed (27′). Though Mamadou Soro pulled one back for Al-Zawra'a, it wasn't enough, leaving them frozen on 74 points. Meanwhile, Al-Shorta capitalized decisively, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Al-Naft at Al-Shaab International Stadium. Sajjad Jassim opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by second-half goals from Mahmoud Al-Mawas and a brace from Mohamed Ben Ouanes. These results push Al-Shorta to 80 points, opening up a commanding six-point lead at the top of the table over Al-Zawra'a, a potentially decisive advantage as the season nears its conclusion.
Iraqi News
15-06-2025
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- Iraqi News
Zakho and Al-Hudood secure key wins in Iraqi Stars League Round 35
Baghdad ( – Four impactful matches took place in Round 35 of the Iraqi Stars League on Saturday (June 14, 2025), with significant results affecting the race for third place and the battle against relegation. Zakho SC strengthened their hold on third position, climbing to 66 points after a 2-1 comeback victory at home against Naft Al-Basra. After going down early, goals from Nasser Mohammedou (pen. 30′) and Youssef Al-Alousi (72′) secured the win. In a crucial result at the bottom of the table, last-placed Al-Hudood earned a vital 2-1 away win over Al-Kahrabaa, with goals from Dennis Antwi (pen. 42′) and Athir Salih (77′). Elsewhere, Newroz SC won the Kurdistan derby 1-0 away at Erbil, thanks to a Marwan Hussein goal just before halftime in a match briefly halted by a power outage. Diyala SC also secured a solid 2-0 victory over Al-Karkh, with goals from Ayman Sfaxi and Collins Opare.
Iraqi News
02-06-2025
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Diyala snatch late win against Duhok in postponed Iraqi Stars League clash
Baghdad ( – Diyala SC secured three valuable points with a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Duhok SC in a postponed Round 24 Iraqi Stars League fixture. The win provides a vital boost for Diyala in their campaign. Diyala opened the scoring just before halftime when Ayman Sfaxi converted a penalty in the 45th minute. Duhok fought back, with Siyaband Ageed finding an equalizer in the 83rd minute, setting up a tense finale. However, it was Diyala who had the final say, as Ali Al-Sajjad Sabah netted a late winner in the 89th minute to clinch the victory for the visitors. The result sees Duhok SC, captained by Yanick Zakri and coached by Amir Azramavan, drop to seventh place in the league standings with 52 points. Diyala, under coach Talal Khalfan and captained by Mohammed Mohsen, remain in 17th position but move to 34 points, a crucial gain for the team.
