Duhok Sports Club Advances to Gulf Clubs Cup Final, Earns Praise from Kurdistan Region Prime Minister
Duhok Sports Club has secured a spot in the Gulf Clubs Cup final after a thrilling semi-final victory, earning congratulations from Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Prime Minister Barzani praised the team for their achievement and wished them continued success.
“Congratulations to Duhok Sports Club on reaching the final of the Gulf Clubs Cup,” Barzani said. “I extend my congratulations to the president, all the athletes, and the fans of Duhok Sports Club, and I wish them continued success and progress.”
پیرۆزباهییەکا گەرم ل یانا وەرزشییا دهۆکێ دکەم کو گەهیشتە یاریا دیماهیا جاما یانەیێن کەنداڤێ.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) March 12, 2025
دەستخۆشیێ ل سەرۆک و تەڤاهیا وەرزشوان و هەوادارێن یانا وەرزشییا دهۆکێ دکەم و هیڤیا سەرکەفتن و پێشکەفتنا زێدەتر بۆ وان دخوازم. pic.twitter.com/eMTuzEocwJ
The semi-final clash saw Duhok face Saudi Arabia’s al-Ettifaq FC in the second leg of the Arabian Gulf Club Cup. After a goalless first leg, the tension was high as both teams battled for a place in the final. The match appeared to be heading for a draw until the 90th minute, when Duhok broke the deadlock with a decisive goal, securing a 1-0 victory on the night and advancing on aggregate.
The win marks a historic achievement for Duhok Sports Club, as they now prepare to compete in the Gulf Champions League final. The first leg of the final is scheduled for August 8 at the Mohamed Hammadi International Stadium in Kuwait, with the return leg set to take place on August 15 at Duhok Stadium.
Fans and supporters of Duhok Sports Club are eagerly anticipating the final, hoping to see their team lift the trophy. The club’s remarkable journey in the tournament has already made them a source of pride for the Kurdistan Region and its people.
