Duhok team coach Sergio Farias expressed his happiness with the start of the new season of the Iraqi Stars League 2025-2026, confirming that his team has begun its preparations well in advance for local and continental competitions.

Farias said in exclusive statements: "I am happy with the start of the league, and our team has started its preparations early to fully prepare the players, both physically and technically."

The Brazilian coach added: "Playing strong matches gives players greater motivation and increases their focus, especially with the competing teams that have strengthened their squads this season, which makes every match a real challenge."

Farias pointed out that Duhok Club this season will focus primarily on the local league: "After last season's experience and the team's achievement of important accomplishments, we now have a clear plan that focuses on the local league first, while maintaining the team's readiness for any other commitments later on."

He continued: "When you win two championships in the first season, the pressure on the players decreases, and there is more room to develop performance and improve tactics, which is what we aspire to this season."

Farias concluded by saying: "We are working to invest in training camps and friendly matches to achieve the best start, while emphasizing that the team's spirit and cooperation among players will be the key to our success, and we will always strive to present enjoyable and competitive football that satisfies the loyal fans of Duhok."