Duhok Sports Club Wins Gulf Club Champions Cup, Kurdish Leaders Extend Congratulations
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Duhok Sports Club has made history by winning the Gulf Club Champions Cup, sparking widespread celebrations across the Kurdistan Region. The victory has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Kurdish sports, with top leaders of the Kurdistan Region, including President Masoud Barzani, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and President Nechirvan Barzani, congratulating the team and its supporters.
President Masoud Barzani’s Message
In a post on his official Facebook account, President Masoud Barzani expressed his pride in the team’s success:
"I extend my warmest congratulations to Duhok Sports Club for this historic achievement in winning the Gulf Club Champions Cup. I also congratulate the people of Duhok and all the people of Kurdistan. This victory is a triumph for all of Kurdistan."
He added, "May every step be blessed and every endeavor successful."
PM Masrour Barzani Celebrates the Victory
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani also took to X to celebrate the win, stating:
"From the heart of Kurdistan rises a champion. Congratulations, Duhok!"
From the heart of Kurdistan rises a champion. Congratulations Duhok. pic.twitter.com/pUYUJtIYxT
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) April 15, 2025
President Nechirvan Barzani’s Statement
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani shared his excitement in a heartfelt statement:
"From my heart and warmly, I congratulate the beloved Duhok Club for their victory today, becoming the champions of the Gulf Cup for the first time."
He praised the team’s performance, saying:
"Duhok SC’s victory and beautiful performance have made all of us in Kurdistan and throughout Iraq happy. We are all proud of Duhok Club and this victory."
Before the match, President Nechirvan Barzani had shown his support on Facebook, writing: "We are all cheering on Duhok."
ژ دل و ب گهرمى پيرۆزباهيێ ل يانهيا دهۆكێ يا خۆشتڤى دكهم بۆ سهركهفتنا وێ يا ئهڤرۆ کو بۆ جارا ئێکێ، بوو قههرهمانا جاما كهنداڤێ. وان ب ڤێ سهركهفتنێ و ڤێ يارييا جوان و بهێز، دلێ مه ههميا ل كوردستانێ و سهرانسهری عێراقێ شاد كر. ئهم ههمى شانازيێ ب يانهيا دهۆكێ و ڤێ سه…
— Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) April 15, 2025
A Historic Moment for Kurdish Football
This victory marks the first time a Kurdish club has won the Gulf Club Champions Cup, cementing Duhok SC’s place in regional football history. Fans across Kurdistan and Iraq celebrated the win, with many taking to the streets in jubilation.
The triumph has not only brought pride to Duhok but has also united Kurds in celebration, reinforcing the region’s growing influence in Middle Eastern sports.
