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On Thursday, matches of the 24th round of the Iraqi Premier League are taking place. Zakho, sitting in seventh place, hosts Al-Shurta, a team in third place vying for the title. Both teams are eager for a win: the hosts look to rebound from a loss, while the visitors aim to solidify their position in the title race.

On Thursday, the 24th round matches of the Iraqi Stars League football competition continue, with three matches held in the provinces of Dohuk, Baghdad, and Anbar. Zakho ranks seventh with 40 points, while Al-Shurta is in third place with 48 points. Meanwhile, Al-Shurta looks to regain its balance after drawing with Naft Club (1-1), a result that has raised concerns among its fans about its ability to secure the league title for a fifth consecutive time. At the Zakho International Stadium in Dohuk province, Zakho hosts Al-Shurta, with the home side aiming to make up for their surprising loss to Mosul Club (0-2) in the postponed match and get back on track to winning. Al-Shurta's coach, Mumen Sulaimane, said:

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