Sport Politics Local 2026-03-01T10:12:05+00:00

Erbil vs. Diyala match postponed due to regional situation

The Iraqi Football Federation has postponed the 20th round match between Erbil and Diyala indefinitely. The decision was made for safety reasons due to current events in the region and at the request of the host club.


Erbil vs. Diyala match postponed due to regional situation

The Iraqi Football Federation has decided to postpone the match between Erbil and Diyala, which was scheduled for Sunday at the «François Hariri» stadium as part of the 20th round of the Iraqi Stars League, until further notice. This decision was made to ensure safety due to the current situation in the region. The Competitions Committee of the Iraqi Football Federation stated in a statement: «Due to the current situation in the region and in compliance with the measures taken by the government of the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi Football Federation, at the request of the host club (Erbil), has decided to postpone the match between the Erbil first football team and their guest team Diyala, scheduled for the 20th round of the competition, until further notice». The statement also clarified that «this decision».