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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
18-05-2025
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- Iraqi News
Al-Shorta eye top spot in Iraqi Stars League as Round 34 action kicks off
Baghdad ( – Round 34 of the Iraqi Stars League kicks off today (Sunday, May 18, 2025) with three intriguing encounters across Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah, headlined by Al-Shorta's crucial match as they continue their pursuit of the title. Currently second with 71 points and level with leaders Al-Zawra'a (who lead on head-to-head having played one more game), Al-Shorta can seize the top spot with a victory. They host an improved Diyala SC (17th, 31 points) at Al-Shaab International Stadium at 8:30 PM in what will be their 33rd match of the season, bringing them level on games played with Al-Zawra'a. Earlier at 6:00 PM, Al-Naft (7th, 51 points) will welcome Naft Maysan (11th, 43 points) to Al-Saher Ahmed Radhi Stadium. Simultaneously, Newroz SC (reportedly 21st with 41 points) face a vital clash against relegation-battling Naft Al-Basra (18th, 28 points) at Newroz Stadium. Today's results are set to significantly impact both the thrilling championship race and the fight for survival at the bottom of the table.
Iraqi News
14-05-2025
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Al-Zawra'a and Al-Shorta both win to stay level on points in tight Iraqi Stars League title race
Baghdad ( – The intense battle for the Iraqi Stars League title continued on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) as both front-runners, Al-Zawra'a and Al-Shorta, secured crucial victories in Round 33 to remain locked on 71 points at the top of the table. League leaders Al-Zawra'a overcame Naft Maysan 2-0, with goals from Ibrahim Tomiwa (15′) and Mundhir Al-Alawi (47′), despite finishing with ten men after Hussein Fallah's dismissal. Hot on their heels, Al-Shorta produced a dominant display, thrashing Al-Karma 4-0. Bassam Shakir opened the scoring, followed by a brace from league top scorer Mohanad Ali (now on 24 goals), and a late strike by Ahmed Farhan. While both giants sit on 71 points, Al-Zawra'a currently hold the top spot (having played 33 games), likely due to tie-breaking rules. However, Al-Shorta (32 games played) crucially still hold one game in hand, which could be decisive in the thrilling championship run-in. Notably, new Iraq national team coach Graham Arnold was spotted observing the Al-Shorta match. In other R33 action, Zakho consolidated third place (59 points) with a 4-0 win over Al-Hudood, while Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (53 points) defeated Karbala 4-1.
Iraqi News
04-05-2025
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Al-Shorta draw level with leaders Al-Zawra'a after Iraqi Stars League R31 win
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Stars League title race intensified dramatically on Saturday (May 3, 2025) as Al-Shorta secured a crucial 1-0 away victory over Newroz in Round 31, drawing level on points with leaders Al-Zawra'a. Sajjad Jassim scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot just 11 minutes into the match. The win propelled Al-Shorta to 65 points. This matches the points tally of Al-Zawra'a, who were held to a 0-0 draw away at third-placed Zakho in their Round 31 fixture. While Al-Zawra'a likely remain top for now due to a superior goal difference, the pressure mounts significantly as Al-Shorta (30 games played) crucially still hold one game in hand over the leaders (31 games played). This tightens the thrilling battle for the Iraqi championship considerably with just a few rounds remaining. In Saturday's other match mentioned, Al-Mina'a boosted their survival hopes with a 1-0 away win against Al-Karma, reaching 34 points.
