All eyes are on the International City Stadium tomorrow evening, Sunday, to follow the classic of Iraqi football between Al-Zawraa and the Air Force, amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and controversy regarding the future of Al-Zawraa coach Abdul Ghani Shahed with the team, following a series of mixed results at the beginning of the current season 2025-2026.

Abdul Ghani Shahed is facing significant pressure from the loyal fans of Al-Nawras, who have been dissatisfied with the team's performance so far, as Al-Zawraa drew with Al-Talaba 1-1, then drew with Al-Karama goalless, before suffering their first loss of the new season against Al-Nasr Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the AFC Champions League 2, while the victory over Goa India 2-0 was the only positive start for the team in the continental tournament.

According to sources, fans have begun to doubt Shahed's ability to lead the team and achieve the desired results, calling for his dismissal due to dissatisfaction with the technical performance and disappointing results so far, making the classic against the Air Force a decisive and perhaps final opportunity for Al-Zawraa's coach to prove his worth and regain the trust between him and the Al-Nawras fans.

Observers indicate that the anticipated match will not just be a struggle for points, but a real test of Shahed's ability to handle fan pressure and the big match, especially since the Air Force has shown a balanced performance in the past rounds and has demonstrated its physical and technical readiness to face Al-Zawraa.

Some experts comment that positive results against the traditional rival may give Abdul Ghani Shahed a chance to stay, while a loss or disappointing performance could hasten the management's decision to look for a replacement capable of leading the team for the remainder of the season, both locally and continentally.

Tomorrow's match is a pivotal point in Al-Zawraa's journey this season, as the team will strive to please its fans and prove its ability to compete, while the coach pins all his hopes on the local and professional players who have the ability to turn the tide and achieve victory in this historic classic.