Zakho SC secured a valuable 2-1 away victory against Al-Najaf in the Iraq Stars League on January 27, 2026. This win on the road demonstrated Zakho's growing confidence and ability to grind out results in tough environments. Al-Najaf, playing at home, would have been favorites but found themselves behind after Zakho took an early initiative. The hosts equalized to make it 1-1, setting the stage for a competitive second half. Zakho, however, showed great resilience and tactical discipline, scoring what proved to be the winning goal midway through the second period to claim all three points. The result was a significant one for Zakho's league standing, moving them into a more comfortable position, while for Al-Najaf it was a disappointing home defeat. The Zakho manager praised his team's away performance, and the Al-Najaf coach was left to analyze why his team failed to impose itself at home.