After an exceptional season with Zakho Club, coach Abdulghani Shahad announced his departure from the team with heartfelt words that reflected the depth of the relationship he had with the club and its fans. He wrote in a farewell message posted on his official platforms: “I was not just a coach for the team, but a member of a great family… parting is hard, but I leave with everlasting memories.”

Shahad, who led Zakho to the Iraq Cup final for the first time in the club's history, managed to restore the spirit of the Kurdish team in a short period, imposing a clear football identity that earned the respect of followers. The team appeared with high confidence and distinctive tactical organization, managing to compete with the big teams despite limited resources.

Abdulghani Shahad's departure from Zakho was not an easy matter, whether for the club's management or for the fans who saw him as the leader who restored hope to their team. The farewell received wide interaction from Zakho supporters who expressed their gratitude for what the coach provided during his time with the team, wishing him success in his next endeavor.

Regarding his coaching future, sources close to the coach indicate that Al-Zawraa Club is the closest to signing him, as both parties have entered advanced negotiations expected to be finalized within the next few hours or days.

The coming days will be crucial in determining Shahad's next destination, but it is certain that his name is now always associated with successful artistic projects, whether he remains in the local league or decides to pursue a new foreign experience.