Former Air Force Star Supports Team Before Facing Al-Talaba

Former Air Force star and historic Iraqi league top scorer Amjad Radi sent a direct message of support to the 'Falcons' players before the anticipated derby against Al-Talaba in the capital, Baghdad.

Radi, who is considered one of the club's most prominent figures and most influential strikers throughout history, urged the players to turn the page on the recent loss to Al-Karma and focus entirely on the remaining matches of the season, affirming that the team is still holding onto the top spot.

In his message to the players, Radi said: 'My message to you is simple, you must forget the result of the Al-Karma match, and you are still leading the standings. Focus must be present in the upcoming matches, and best of luck to you.'

The message came at a critical time, after the Air Force suffered an unexpected 3-0 defeat to Al-Karma, raising some questions about the team's readiness as they enter the decisive phase of the league.

The team still tops the standings with 77 points, but the gap with their pursuer Al-Shorta has narrowed to just 4 points, making each upcoming match a mini-final in the title race.

The match against Al-Talaba represents a real test for the Air Force's response after the recent setback. A win would give the team a significant boost and widen the gap with their pursuers, while any stumble would open the door for Al-Shorta to narrow the gap further and ignite the race until the final round.