Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received the players and management of Duhok Sports Club, winners of the 2025 Gulf Club Champions League, in a ceremony attended by the Head of the Iraqi Football Association and the Prime Minister’s Advisor.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Sudani honored the players and the technical and administrative staff, congratulating them on their football achievement. He highlighted the importance of successful planning and work, assuring his continued support for sports, particularly football, to achieve significant results.

Al-Sudani stressed that sports contribute to the unification of society and elevation of national spirit. He emphasized the need for successful planning and efforts to enhance the efficiency of clubs and national teams, aiming for better representation of Iraq in various forums.

The attendees expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister for his encouragement and continuous interest in sports. They acknowledged his support for club
s and national teams, which helps raise the levels of Iraqi participation in different tournaments. As a token of appreciation, they presented the Prime Minister with a group of commemorative gifts in recognition of his ongoing support.