Zakho: Zakho FC announced the signing of Qatari coach Talal Al-Balushi. A club statement read: “Officially, our former coach, Talal Al-Balushi, has returned to his duties coaching our team for the remaining matches in the Iraqi Stars League.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the statement added that, with the agreement of both parties, the contract of French coach Laurent Banide with the club has been terminated.