Al-Zawraa secured the Iraqi Premier League title on Tuesday with a 3-2 victory over Zakho in the final round of matches.<\/p>\n
The championship marks the club’s eighth title in its history, with the team finishing on 89 points.<\/p>\n
The final round featured five decisive matches across Iraqi football clubs as the season concluded.<\/p>\n
Al-Zawraa defeated Zakho 3-2 in their final match to secure the league title. The goals came from:<\/p>\n
Essam Abdullah Al-Subhi (9th minute)
\nAl-Harith Hatim (19th minute)
\nMustafa Waleed (82nd minute)<\/p>\n
Zakho responded with goals from:<\/p>\n
Hadi Salih (63rd minute)
\nMathews Lucas (90+7 minutes)<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The victory secured Al-Zawraa’s dominance in Iraqi football for another season, cementing their status as one of the country’s premier clubs.<\/p>\n
The final round of the Iraqi Premier League season on Tuesday featured five simultaneous matches across the country.<\/p>\n
Matches included:<\/p>\n
Erbil vs. Baghdad Municipality at Franco Hariri Stadium
\nAl-Gharaf vs. Missan Oil at Al-Nasiriya Stadium
\nAl-Karamah vs. Al-Kahraba at Al-Zawraa Stadium
\nAl-Shorta vs. Al-Minaa in a separate fixture<\/p>\n
All matches kicked off at 6:00 PM local time.<\/p>\n
The matches concluded a season filled with competitive play and notable performances across the league.<\/p>\n
Al-Zawraa’s path to the title reflected consistent performance throughout the season.<\/p>\n
The team’s 89-point total represented strong points accumulation across the 38-match campaign, demonstrating:<\/p>\n
Tactical consistency
\nStrong squad depth
\nEffective leadership and management<\/p>\n
The championship adds to the club’s rich history of success in Iraqi football.<\/p>\n
The 2025-26 Iraqi Premier League season proved competitive and engaging for supporters across the nation.<\/p>\n
Key highlights included:<\/p>\n
Close competition at the top of the table
\nStrong performances from multiple clubs
\nDevelopment of young talent throughout the league<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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