Al-Sudani honors the Players and Management of Duhok Sports Club, Winners of the 2025 Gulf Club Champions League
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani honored the players and management of Duhok Sports Club, winners of the Gulf Club Champions League, on Thursday.
The Prime Minister's Media Office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):"Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Thursday, with the players and management of Duhok Sports Club, winners of the 2025 Gulf Club Champions League. The meeting was attended by the President of the Iraqi Football Association and the Prime Minister's Advisor."
It added," Al-Sudani honored the players, coaching staff, and club administrators, congratulating them on this football achievement, which he described as the result of sound planning and effective execution. He affirmed the government's continued support for sports—particularly football—to help achieve significant results."
Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized," that sports play a vital role in unifying society and fostering national spirit, he underscored the importance of strategic planning and consistent effort to enhance the performance of Iraqi clubs and national teams, enabling them to represent Iraq with distinction in various tournaments."
The attendees expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Prime Minister for his ongoing encouragement and support for sports, clubs, and national football teams, as well as his commitment to advancing Iraq's presence in regional and international competitions. They also presented him with a set of commemorative gifts in recognition of his sustained support.
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