Zakho coach, Wisam Rizq, spoke about the anticipated match against Al-Zawraa as part of the Iraqi Stars League, emphasizing that his team looks forward to showcasing a distinguished performance and achieving a positive result against one of the most prominent clubs in Iraqi football.

Rizq stated that Al-Zawraa is one of the prestigious clubs with a rich history, explaining: 'Al-Zawraa is a great football club, possessing an integrated system. Ensuring player protection and providing the right atmosphere for matches is important and contributes to presenting a match worthy of both teams' names.'

He added: 'We wish to engage in such competitive matches, as they offer our players an opportunity to prove their abilities from the first minutes and help the team enter the match atmosphere with high focus and fighting spirit.'

The Zakho coach pointed to his team's readiness, clarifying: 'We have a complete team with elements capable of implementing the coaching staff's ideas, and we continuously work on improving the collective performance to appear at a level that satisfies our ambitions and those of our fans.'

Rizq continued by emphasizing the importance of the home factor, saying: 'We always want to play on our home ground and among our fans, as it provides the players with additional motivation and greater confidence on the field. However, we are equally prepared to give our best in any stadium.'

He concluded his statements by saying: 'Our goal is to deliver a strong match worthy of the competition's value, and to remain fully focused throughout the game. Such encounters require tactical discipline and the optimal utilization of opportunities.'