The management of Zakho Club is close to finalizing the contract with the well-known Iraqi coach Ayoub Odisho to lead the team in the new season of the Iraqi Premier League, following the departure of the previous coach Abdulghani Shahed, who recently moved to coach Al-Zawraa Club.

According to several sources close to the club, negotiations between Zakho's management and coach Odisho have made significant progress, and the 64-year-old coach is considered the closest name to take on the technical responsibility in the upcoming phase, given the desire to secure experienced technical leadership before the official preparations begin.

Ayoub Odisho is considered one of the most prominent coaches in the history of Iraqi football, with a rich record of achievements, having previously won several titles with major local clubs. He is distinguished by his strict technical philosophy and extensive experience in dealing with various circumstances.

Shahed's departure from the Zakho bench has left a clear technical void, and the management is seeking to address it quickly, especially with fans' aspirations to replicate the strong performance the team displayed last season. If the deal is completed, Odisho will face a new challenge to bring Zakho back to the forefront and compete among the elites.