Al-Zawraa secured the Iraqi Premier League title on Tuesday with a 3-2 victory over Zakho in the final round of matches.
The championship marks the club’s eighth title in its history, with the team finishing on 89 points.
The final round featured five decisive matches across Iraqi football clubs as the season concluded.
Al-Zawraa defeats Zakho to clinch championship
Al-Zawraa defeated Zakho 3-2 in their final match to secure the league title. The goals came from:
Essam Abdullah Al-Subhi (9th minute)
Al-Harith Hatim (19th minute)
Mustafa Waleed (82nd minute)
Zakho responded with goals from:
Hadi Salih (63rd minute)
Mathews Lucas (90+7 minutes)
With this victory, Al-Zawraa claimed its eighth Premier League title and finished with 89 points, while Zakho remained in ninth place with 53 points.
Championship clinching victory
The victory secured Al-Zawraa’s dominance in Iraqi football for another season, cementing their status as one of the country’s premier clubs.
Final round features five decisive matches
The final round of the Iraqi Premier League season on Tuesday featured five simultaneous matches across the country.
Matches included:
Erbil vs. Baghdad Municipality at Franco Hariri Stadium
Al-Gharaf vs. Missan Oil at Al-Nasiriya Stadium
Al-Karamah vs. Al-Kahraba at Al-Zawraa Stadium
Al-Shorta vs. Al-Minaa in a separate fixture
All matches kicked off at 6:00 PM local time.
Season conclusion
The matches concluded a season filled with competitive play and notable performances across the league.
Al-Zawraa’s championship path
Al-Zawraa’s path to the title reflected consistent performance throughout the season.
The team’s 89-point total represented strong points accumulation across the 38-match campaign, demonstrating:
Tactical consistency
Strong squad depth
Effective leadership and management
The championship adds to the club’s rich history of success in Iraqi football.
Looking back at the season
The 2025-26 Iraqi Premier League season proved competitive and engaging for supporters across the nation.
Key highlights included:
Close competition at the top of the table
Strong performances from multiple clubs
Development of young talent throughout the league
Conclusion:
Al-Zawraa’s eighth Iraqi Premier League title represents another successful campaign for the club. The team’s consistent performance throughout the season and final-round victory over Zakho secured their place at the top of Iraqi football. The conclusion of the season leaves supporters looking forward to future competitions and the continued development of Iraqi football.
