Iraq Stars League

Zakho SC Edge Al-Kahraba Club in Hard-Fought Home Victory

Zakho SC secured a vital 2-1 win over Al-Kahraba Club in the Iraq Stars League on April 24, 2026. The match, played at Zakho's home ground, saw the hosts recover from an early setback to claim all three points in front of their passionate supporters.

Al-Kahraba Club took a surprise lead in the opening minutes, catching the Zakho defense napping with a swift counter-attack. However, Zakho responded with determination. They equalized before halftime through a penalty after a handball in the box, coolly converted by their designated spot-kick taker. In the second half, Zakho completed the turnaround with a well-worked team goal, finishing a passing move that sliced through the Al-Kahraba defense.

Impact on the Standings

The victory moves Zakho SC up the Iraq Stars League table, boosting their hopes of a top-half finish. Al-Kahraba Club, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have let the lead slip, but they showed enough quality to suggest they can compete with stronger opposition. The match was played at a high tempo, with both sides committing players forward in search of goals.

With this result, Zakho SC builds momentum as the league season progresses, while Al-Kahraba Club will need to regroup quickly to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight.