Duhok SC Makes History with Victory in AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League Final

The landmark triumph marks a significant milestone for Kurdish football on the regional stage.

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani celebrating with Duhok SC players, in Duhok, Apr.15, 2025. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani celebrating with Duhok SC players, in Duhok, Apr.15, 2025. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Duhok Sports Club clinched a historic 2–1 victory over Kuwait's Qadsia SC on Tuesday, winning the final of the AGCFF Gulf Club Champions League and becoming the first Kurdish club ever to lift the prestigious title.

The match, held in front of an enthusiastic crowd, saw Duhok take the lead in the 66th minute with a goal from Siyaband Agid. Although Qadsia quickly responded with an equalizer by Mohammed Sola in the 70th minute, Duhok’s Marlon dos Santos secured the win with a dramatic stoppage-time goal in the 93rd minute.

The landmark triumph marks a significant milestone for Kurdish football on the regional stage.

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani attended the final and participated in the awarding ceremony, presenting medals to players of both teams and congratulating Duhok SC on their historic achievement.

 
 
 
 
 
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