The Iraqi coach of Al-Zawraa, Abdul Ghani Shahid, expressed his great satisfaction with the preparations of his team in anticipation of the start of the Iraqi Stars League, as well as their expected participation in the AFC Champions League 2, confirming that his team has become more ready than ever, thanks to the recent training camp and the outstanding levels of his players with their national teams.

Shahid clarified in his talk to winwin that the training camp held in Egypt was successful by all measures, as it allowed the coaching staff to have a clear view of the players' physical and technical levels, in addition to competing in strong friendly matches that contributed to bringing the players back into the competitive match atmosphere after a break. He added: "The camp provided us with many benefits and was special because it restored the spirit and confidence of the team."

The Iraqi coach highlighted the brilliance of his player Nizar Al-Rashdan with the Jordan national team during a friendly match against Russia in the international break (FIFA Day), where he was the standout player in the match and received the highest rating. Shahid said: "What Rashdan presented is an important indicator of the high readiness that Al-Zawraa players possess, which gives us great confidence for what is to come locally and continentally."

Al-Zawraa has been placed in the group that includes Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, Tajikistan's Istiklol, and India's Goa, in the AFC Champions League 2, which starts on September 16. Regarding the first match against Goa, Shahid stated: "We are fully prepared to face the Indian team on their home ground, and the only concern we have is the nature of the weather and humidity there; otherwise, we are technically and physically ready to achieve an ideal start."

Shahid emphasized that Al-Zawraa has an advantage this season that was not available before, which is having two players in each position, giving the coaching staff great flexibility in managing matches. He added: "Today we feel that we are ready for all challenges, whether in the Iraqi league or in the continental championship. We have distinguished players in all positions, and we must capitalize on their enthusiasm and eagerness to present themselves in the best light."

Al-Zawraa enters the new season with great ambitions after finishing last season as the runner-up to the Iraqi Stars League champion, Al-Shorta, and securing continental participation thanks to completing the requirements for Asian licenses early. Abdul Ghani Shahid believes that administrative and technical stability, in addition to new signings, are factors that will make the team capable of competing strongly on all fronts.