Iraq Stars League kicks off with Erbil vs Diyala, Duhok hosts opening ceremony

In the first game of the new season, Erbil will welcome newcomer Diyala to Franso Hariri Stadium at 5:30 PM. Erbil, who finished 14th last season, will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note against the league debutants.

The official logo of Iraq Stars League. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The official logo of Iraq Stars League. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - The 2024-2025 Iraqi Stars League season begins on Friday with two exciting matchups.

In the first game of the new season, Erbil will welcome newcomer Diyala to Franso Hariri Stadium at 5:30 PM. Erbil, who finished 14th last season, will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note against the league debutants.

Meanwhile, the official opening ceremony for the Stars League will be held at Duhok Club Stadium.

Following the ceremony, home team Duhok will face off against al-Zawraa at 8:30 PM. Duhok finished in a respectable 6th place last season, while al-Zawraa will be aiming to build on their 3rd place finish.

Football fans across Iraq are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season, and these opening matches promise to set the tone for an exciting year of football.