The Gulf Football Association announced the hosting of the semi-final matches of the Gulf Club Champions League in a home-and-away format, with the participation of four clubs including Zakho of Iraq.

Zakho of Iraq qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Sitra of Bahrain in the group stage, topping their group with 13 points. The Iraqi team will face Al-Shabab of Saudi Arabia in the semi-final, with the first leg to be played in Saudi Arabia on March 3rd, and the return leg in Duhok on March 10th.

Zakho's coach, Kazem Mousa, confirmed that the team is ready to face Al-Shabab of Saudi Arabia, saying: 'We are prepared to face Al-Shabab of Saudi Arabia, and we will give our all to achieve victory and secure the match points.'

Mousa added: 'The Iraqi fans are looking forward to supporting their team in this important match, and we will work to make them happy by securing the victory.'

The Iraqi fans are eager to support their team in this crucial match, where Duhok International Stadium will be filled with Iraqi fans cheering for their team in the return leg.

Zakho has a group of distinguished players, such as Mohammed Qasid and Alaa Abdul Zahra, who will be present in this important match.

Al-Shabab of Saudi Arabia is considered one of the strongest teams in the Gulf, possessing a group of distinguished players, such as Fahd Al-Muwallad and Sebastian Giovinco.

Meanwhile, the second semi-final match will be between Al-Rayyan of Qatar and Al-Qadsia of Kuwait.